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 Lanark Fire Protection District said one of two firefighters injured in a grass fire has undergone several surgeries and is listed in serious condition
The Junction Fire Company tanker was responding to a brush fire when it was struck by another vehicle
A man who barricaded himself inside his Ypsilanti Township apartment for hours during a standoff with police was eventually removed after fire forced him onto a balcony
The Build Back Better and High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive acts include public housing upgrades and a fire sprinkler tax incentive
In the wake of two fires that left dozens dead, including many children, we must reinforce our life safety messages and focus on member support
The Rockford firefighter was transported to a local hospital and treated for his injuries
A firefighter working the Marshall Fire reportedly told Stephen Tyger Francis Roch the area was under mandatory evacuation orders and asked him to leave
“This could easily have led to a fatality as well as a major fire in the house,” said East Haven Fire Chief Matt Marcarelli
The New York State Academy of Fire Science is “off the hook,” but Watertown Fire Chief Matthew R. Timerman has many questions
The firefighter was arrested, and police sources said he has an arrest history pre-dating his employment with the department
Take a look at some of the important aspects of incident rehab – beginning even before the incident occurs
Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options
One Frederick County Fire/Rescue firefighter shares his story of being struck at a roadway incident
The driver of the vehicle sped away after striking the Pasadena firefighter
Chief Goldfeder explains how to set the expectations among the crew to enhance scene safety
Review the major milestones associated with initial vaccine rollout, clinic scale-ups, and the race to determine the efficacy of vaccines on new variants
Lumberton Master Firefighter William Taylor Deese was arrested Saturday and charged with simple assault on a female
“How many times does it take for a chief to hear near-misses before they recognize there’s a systemic problem?”
Bashoor and Cebollero discuss staffing storages, apparatus and ambulance safety, the COVID-19 vaccines, ET3 and telehealth, the use of ketamine, and much more
Fire apparatus evolve to include more safety, storage and communication features
District attorney and Dwayne Clement’s defense attorney both said that the victim of the alleged crime was not someone he met via his work with the department
In this video, Gordon Graham highlights the danger of adding unauthorized accessories to personal protective equipment
In this video, Gordon Graham highlights facts about vaping that firefighters should be aware of before partaking
Melvin Woodson Jr. struck a Williams Township firefighter with his vehicle, before fleeing and hitting an unoccupied state police vehicle
The four national awards recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding leadership in fire and life safety
The plan calls for Aurora to revamp its use-of-force policies and launch new training programs in an effort to combat bias in the ranks
Assistant Chief Bill Sames of the Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company called the fire a “logistical nightmare” due to the size of the home
Download this free guide to learn everything you need to know about applying for AFG funding to purchase turnout gear, SCBA and other personal protective equipment
While rehab is typically thought of as for structure fires, Gordon Graham challenges responders to think about rehab during non-structure fire operations too
A suspect is in custody after Michael Chandler died from his injuries with his family nearby, officials said
Brad Cox also received a separate reprimand in 2013 and a suspension in 2017, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services
Two Cleburne firefighters were taken to the hospital for evaluation with non-life-threatening injuries
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