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 LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
The rich history of a fire engine’s color dates back to the 1900s; discover why fire trucks are red, and if it’s truly the best color for your rig
Aaron Zamzow’s practical tips can help no matter where you are on your fitness journey
An honest and objective community assessment will highlight the many potential MCI events that could occur in any jurisdiction
Trappe Fire Company No. 1 Fire Chief Branden Sisca was serving as a state trooper at the time of the incident
Ebenezer Fire Protection District Firefighter Dustin Brandhorst, 36, was en route to a fire at the time of the crash
Rebecca Booker has served as a certified Fire and Life Safety Educator, arson investigator and firefighter, and she developed the Home Safety Survey
Fires in expansive structures – in this case 1.2 million square feet – can quickly overwhelm fire protection systems and crews
About 200 fire departments out of over 800 have already joined the effort and ID’d more than 50,000 gallons of PFAS-containing foam that will be disposed of
The CDC and NIOSH are actively working to roll out the web portal and test the enrollment process
Without firefighters at Shasta Fire Station 56, the nearest help will have to come from three miles away
Lorain Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Homolya reportedly grabbed his neighbor by his throat, slammed him on the ground and punched him
“Certainly, the fertilizer plant fire is a wake-up call,” Mike Causey said after fire that led thousands to evacuate
The Lafayette Fire Department firefighter was seriously injured in the 20-foot fall
Renovo Fire Department Chief Jimmy Ray Risley has been arrested
OEHS experts offer key considerations related to existing PPE, new respirators and exposure times on the front lines
When apparatus are maxed out on compartment space, storage bags offer a useful solution for transporting your gear
The NFPA 1971 technical committee is currently considering an RSL of chemicals and specific levels for those chemicals
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
