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.
The thermal imaging expert details how TICs can help firefighters be ‘intelligently aggressive’
Three firefighters were hurt while battling the Staten Island house fire and fourth was hurt when a vehicle crashed into a department vehicle
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighters broke several safety policies and rules during training in an acquired structure
Aaron Zamzow outlines how focusing on habit-forming goals and following a clear plan leads to success and real progress
The sheriff plans to meet with members of the Morgan County Volunteer Firefighters Association
Captain Walter Swenson is serving time and was recently terminated
If there are protocols for PPE and physical decon, why don’t we conduct ‘mindful decontamination’ following stressful calls?
Left unexamined, the outcomes of substance abuse disorders are as predictable as they are depressing
The shifts are long for police; EMS crews have responded to parade accidents and injuries; firefighters are on-site for flambeau safety
The Felicity Ace was carrying approximately 4,000 vehicles, with electric vehicles hampering extinguishment efforts
What firefighters must understand about their exposure risks and decontamination efforts
In this video, Gordon Graham details two interventions that are successful in reducing emergency responder vehicle crashes
Water supply impacts interior ops, exposure protection, the public’s view of the fire department, and liability concerns
The proposal was put forth in the wake of the deadly January fire that killed three city firefighters
Nathan Register’s Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died
A Washington County Sheriff’s deputy was able to reach the patient and transport them to the hospital
FirstNet
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said
One of the defendants, 3M, says it no longer makes the foam mentioned and it stands by its products’ safety
How to take back your time so you can prioritize what matters most – your health
How firefighters should handle a fire in a suspected non-certified building with solar panels
Even with near-daily wear, many firefighters don’t understand the what, why and how that went into the development of each element of the ensemble
A report showed the apparatus was going at least 20 mph over the speed limit at the time of the 2019 collision
Additional charges against Millbury Capt. Walter Swenson were dropped as a result of the plea, including assault to rape a child
During initial operations, Oakland firefighters heard two of their own were down and managed to retrieve them from the apartment building
Alcohol was found in the driver’s urine after he reportedly took Engine 48 to pick up food from a restaurant outside city limits
The institute asks first responders to report incidents and plans to analyze the data
There is a groundswell of support to change how lights and sirens are used in EMS to reduce risk to ambulance crews, patients and others
Gordon Graham reminds fire service leaders that policies and procedures are in place to help produce the best results for members
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
Ask and answer these key questions to better understand and improve your fleet
Some 485,000 vehicles are included in the recall, and 11 fires have been reported in the U.S. so far
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