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.
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, produced whenever fuel burns—from car engines and boat motors to gas-powered generators and propane heaters
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
DC Fire & EMS firefighters used saws and other equipment to cut through wood and other debris that trapped the man for more than 90 minutes
The fire chief was surprised to learn nearly 100 tons of lithium batteries were being stored at the location
Chief Goldfeder takes on the issue of “Dirty Helmet Syndrome” and how much firefighters should be concerned with cleaning their gear
The incident caught on video was a “total, catastrophic failure of the containment vehicle,” said Police Chief Michel Moore
Four ways fire departments can continue the landslide of positive and productive behaviors to protect our members
Failing to protect the gear that protects you is foolish and sets a bad example for new members
How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
Prolonged drought, increased temperatures, a lack of moisture, and an extended fire “season” are all exacerbating factors that could add up to a destructive year
The pay raise will come in the form of retention incentives and by providing additional bonuses to those working on the front lines
After a Parma Fire Department ambulance was hit, the department issued a statement on social media reminding residents to be aware of emergency vehicles
Persistent stress from a negative work environment affects firehouse interactions and fireground operations
An action plan for first responders outlines the appropriate training and skill levels needed to operate portable gas meters
A new NFPA report unpacks what has changed and what has remained the same since ‘America Burning’
Jason Blubaum, a deputy fire marshal based in Coeur d’Alene, said despite multiple calls reporting full gas canisters in the woods, none have been found
Listen as Gordon Graham tackles an often-ignored problem in public safety – the proper use of sick days
“You can’t get more deserving than these good people, who gave even when it meant losing something so close to them,” a Summit Bank Foundation member said
A swarm of bees forced Fountain Valley first responders to call for backup after they were stung attempting to rescue several people from a swarm of the insects
Six steps to help organize your department’s rehab practices, training and implementation
Reviewing the evolution from the first motorized pump standard to the dawn of diesel and the rise of UHP and PTO pumps
Two of the Boise firefighters treated were transported to the hospital for further evaluation, and one was released
Help keep you, your crew and your patient safe at motor vehicle collision scenes
The fire-focused research enterprise selected six ‘Fire Fellows’ to develop a curriculum to tackle public safety violence
Agencies across the country are sharing their resources, activities for post-incident physical and psychological health
Lincoln Fire & Rescue Firefighter Kelly Benson asked for disciplinary proceedings against Capt. Shawn Mahler after he “abandoned” her and her crew in a warehouse fire
An internal analysis of 700,000 emergency calls between 2015 and 2020, shows a drop in how often the city meets its response time goals for general emergencies
Evansville Fire Department Division Chief Mike Larson said the community loses out when firefighters are forced to be more cautious due to threat of violence
An Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire Department firefighter was attempting to stop a motorist from driving around an apparatus staging at a crash scene
Unpacking the PPE decon-cancer connection and what firefighters can do to protect their health
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