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.
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
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
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The firefighter was part of the hand crew at the KNP Complex Fire in Sequoia National Park when they were hit and transported to an area hospital
Palm Harbor Fire & Rescue Firefighter-Paramedic Lt. Ashley White was struck while retrieving equipment from the staged apparatus
The firefighters, who were working the KNP Complex, are now recovering at local hospitals
The lawsuit requests damages for assault and battery, negligence and wrongful death related to the shooting of their son, Tory Carlon
A man suspected of being under the influence of methamphetamine was arrested after allegedly attempting to assault first responders
The chief shares his experience during his first year in the top spot and details how the department weathered the COVID-19 storm
How to go beyond the “usual suspects” of inspections to seek out hidden violations
Video from Los Angeles blaze underscores the importance of smart decision-making and fireground prioritization
The coupon will be available for eligible first responders in advance of National First Responders Day
Kunkle Firefighter Edward L. Nulton, Sr. was directing traffic at the scene of a vehicle accident when he was struck by a truck
The decision was spurred by a “changing landscape” and more calls that increase the possibility of Portland FFs being involved with aggressive patients and bystanders
At least seven people were injured, including four firefighters, after a natural gas explosion at an apartment complex
The kits are part of the city’s new Safe Chicago program, and are equipped with a tourniquet, gauze, shears, gloves and an instruction manual
The Pittsburgh chief also addresses the process of improving the department’s ISO rating and how the department has weathered the COVID-19 storm
Video shows how one contact with a charged wire can lead to terrifying events
Atkins Firefighter-EMT Tara O’Connor spent 20 years seeking a diagnosis for her condition, and she hopes her story raises awareness
As Alameda County crews worked to extinguish the blaze, the homeowner managed to escape, but without his clothes
A vehicle hit two fire trucks and then a lieutenant with Palm Harbor Fire Rescue Squad 65 who was on foot
Fort Worth Firefighter Michael Benningfield was placed on unpaid suspension after being charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
The week-long NFPA-sponsored event will take place Oct. 3-9, focusing on educating children and adults about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
FSRI is expanding its mission to study how new sources of energy, changing demographics and where and how we live are changing the fire environment
Between 1984 and 2017, fires in the Sierra Nevada advanced in elevation by more than 1,400 feet, surpassing some previously dependable moisture barriers
The chief officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol describe responding to the ill and injured
Is it time to establish new metrics for assessing the longevity of modern firefighting gear?
The city is the only government employer in Hawaii that does not allow weekly testing for workers who decline to be vaccinated and are not also exempt for religious or medical reasons
Part of the president’s plan includes requiring vaccines for healthcare workers at places where Medicare and Medicaid payments are accepted
The City of Seminole received the $782,727 FEMA grant on July 30, and the county is required to contribute 10% for a total of $861,001
Detailing the connection between noise and disease – and what firefighters can do to better protect their hearing
