Safety
The FireRescue1 safety resource section features fire incident news; tips for how to stay safe on scene and on the roadways; lessons learned from major incidents; videos and podcasts that highlight safety-related topics, such as fireground hazards, mayday incidents, patient interactions and hazmat exposure; the impact of leadership on safety; behavioral health issues; plus analysis from major events.
How a simple question — “Can you paint our engine pink?” — led to a powerful campaign for firefighters
How lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the next evolution in PPE for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
The Kansas City Fire Department crew was responding to a call with the apparatus lights and siren on, police said
“The coordinated efforts to protect first responders, building engineers and others is vital,” Fire Chief Niles Ford said
Studies show that when members are given space to make consequential decisions with greater control, stress levels decrease
A crash between New Jersey fire trucks underscores the need for all members to check intersections en route as we travel to the incident scene
The seconds and minutes it takes to properly check your gear are worth the time to ensure you can safely enter a structure
Dominic Biscari was driving Kansas City Fire Pumper 19, which collided with an SUV, hit a pedestrian and crashed into a commercial building, killing 3
A second Fort Osage Fire Protection District member also was hurt when a brush truck became surrounded by heavy smoke and was destroyed
Brian Harbaugh said he went to pick up paperwork Sunday, exited the building fast and called for NorthStar EMS to help him; he quit on Monday
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Crews were working the scene of a hit-and-run when the driver plowed into first responders
So much fire-focused work relies on engineering to complete tasks safely and efficiently – this is CRR in action
At the scene of a prior wreck on I-76, Jacquelyn Walker swerved in her Jeep, which had faulty brakes, and struck three firefighters and a state trooper
Crewmembers were doing maintenance on a transport truck at the Placerville Fire Center when the vehicle’s engine compartment ignited
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Given all the research into decision-making under duress, it’s vital that ICs have a command tool at the ready
Submerged vehicles can experience thermal runaway if water leaks into the battery box
Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
Vincent Variale, president of the Uniformed EMS Officers Union Local 3621, says Capt. Alison Russo might still be alive if someone had been with her
The videos, coupled with the institute’s annual survey findings, align with the start of Fire Prevention Month to encourage fire safe behaviors
NFPA and USFA leaders share guidance for increasing public awareness of fire safety
Firefighters were on standby at A. Crawford Mosley High School as a typical safety protocol
One person was detained by police, and several people were transported to nearby hospitals, including three who were listed in critical condition
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Dozens of EMS providers watched from a courtroom gallery as Peter Zisopoulos entered his plea in a video feed from a Bellevue Hospital bed
“That man murdered my daughter, and she would be the first one to come to his aid if he needed help,” her father said at the service
Building your team’s playbook means identifying smart locations, securing key partnerships and getting team buy-in
The National Fire Protection Association has announced its theme for this year: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
The dangers to EMTs/medics are less well known to the general public than firefighting, even at times to the agencies where they work
Acting Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said Russo “mentored many new EMTs and paramedics, cared deeply for the communities she served, and set an incredible example”
“We are so sad,” said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. “The members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.”
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