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 Ellerbe firefighter was shot in the leg when crews arrived at a property for a fire alarm call
A game camera owner warned Scarborough firefighters about traps at the site, where holes and other deterrents had been set up to protect belongings
Officials say one of the three homemade incendiary devices found near Capitol Heights Fire Station 805 could have exploded
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
Fire department and city leaders in St. Louis and Baltimore are looking at ways to reduce those dangers
Qualified immunity protection varies from state to state. Do you know yours?
When the attack began, another store employee ran out to get the Baton Rouge firefighter who had just left the store and was about to get in his vehicle
“America Burning” spotlights firefighters, legends propose new tactics, and smoke detectors change the game
As with wildfire, we must learn to co-exist with our fears to keep them in a healthy balance
The thermal protective test, flash fire manikin and Flash Fire Cylinder are three methods for measuring the thermal insulation of firefighting PPE fabrics
Through Santa Fe’s code blue initiative, firefighters look to provide the city’s homeless with sleeping bags, tents, food and other items, or a ride to a shelter or hospital
Educate yourself on the materials and correct use of the gear you use for structural firefighting
“They are there for a reason!” the Baton Rouge Fire Department says, urging drivers to be careful
The unmistakable whiff of smoke is often what first alerts someone to a nearby fire. But what if you can’t smell?
Understand the different types of trafficking, the visual and behavioral cues to watch for, and what actions to take if you suspect trafficking
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A reporter being struck during a live news report highlights the danger of working near roadway incidents – one that has proven fatal for many first responders
The Wildland Fire Lessons Learned Center report reveals several factors that influenced the crew’s decision to stay, including an unheeded warning
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