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 driver of the Quinlan fire engine lost control rounding a curve while heading to investigate an extinguished fire
Survey results show how safety shifted from rallying cry to red flag. Here’s how to reframe it to serve the mission
All three Champaign first responders sustained serious stab wounds and were transported for emergency treatment
Listen as risk management expert Gordon Graham describes the dangers of not using a seat belt and all first responders’ responsibility to arrive safely
If the proposed ordinance passes, Norwalk will join other municipalities in using building signs to identify structural concerns behind buildings’ skins
Brett A. Rider assaulted three female dispatchers; Tonawanda Supervisor Joseph Emminger called his on-duty behavior inappropriate and sexually harassing
Emergency service officials issue warning after paramedic found dead in gym accident
Fresno Capt. Lupe Fernandez said the kayakers had done “everything right,” including wearing life jackets and communicating well with first responders
The bullet struck a window over the watch desk and lodged in a binder
Rohnert Park firefighters and police were sent to area elementary schools, and a police or fire vehicle was stationed at every school
Fire department leaders are proposing regular rental unit inspections and a registry of rental properties
Public safety leaders: invite and encourage your personnel to get support from mental health clinicians, peer-support teams and other resources as they have a need
Sterling Heights Fire Chief Kevin Edmond said the device will allow firefighters to quickly scan common venting points of a structure from a safe distance
Officer Norma Eisenman, a Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman, said the man allegedly tried to break into Station 6 in Silver Lake
In honor of EMS Week, members from the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Fire guided 100 middle school students in hands-only CPR, bleeding control and AEDs
Investigators say the victim suffered a broken left arm, a swollen right arm and a concussion
A Stevens County Fire District 7 ambulance was rammed on the road, and District 2 reported the theft of a truck and equipment
Fire departments can apply for up to $75,000 to cover the costs of things such as helmets, boots, chemical-free protective clothing and cleaning equipment
The goal of the operation is to identify buildings at risk of collapse and prevent firefighters from going inside
Learn what firefighters should know about patient privacy in this tip from risk management expert Gordon Graham
Erie County Sheriff: “This was pure evil. It was straight up racially motivated hate crime from somebody outside of our community.”
Watch this webinar to learn how to be prepared to face this challenging and dangerous event
It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures
Detailing changes to firefighter boots over the years, plus insights into fireground contamination, and what lies ahead for NFPA 1971
Learn who is eligible to receive PSOB benefits, how to appeal if your application was denied and how the program processes COVID-19-related claims
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
This week’s photo is from a Los Angeles County community event giving kids on the Autism spectrum a chance to interact with first responders
As catastrophic megafires have become commonplace throughout the West, state and federal agencies have pushed hard to bring prescribed fires back
Fellow firefighters issued a mayday call, but the crewmember was able to remove himself
At CFSI’s annual symposium, the fire administrator touted enhanced collaboration and consistency of messaging from fire service groups
America’s firefighters were better trained and equipped for the future but ever mindful and proud of their past
Luis Rodriguez was charged with aggravated battery and jailed
Sprinkler systems, smoke detection and fire alarms may not yet be installed and operational
