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.
An Overhaul Inventory Card can serve as a reminder to check for Li-ion battery-powered devices in a residential structure during overhaul
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Funding approved by the Central Texas Public Safety Commission will outfit all Austin Fire Department and Austin-Travis County EMScrews with upgraded body armor
Two Colo. firefighter-paramedics in the rig were unhurt, but police say the incident could have been much worse
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
Ron Carlson began volunteering for the Suffield Fire Department in 1971, focusing on fire safety and prevention for kids
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Kyle Vess was charged with assaulting a paramedic before a video was released that shows the paramedic kicking him repeatedly
Captain Chris Gadomski says he and Ron Hall will help each other during the recovery process
Adding a second blocking apparatus creates an extra layer of protection
The most important thing a leader can do is offer a listening ear to those they encounter going through a tough time
A once obese firefighter, I now have the confidence needed to not only meet my job expectations but excel at them
Investigators believe Phillip Dankins shot into an apartment and damaged a gas line, causing the blast
Dallas Fire-Rescue put paramedic Brad Cox on administrative leave after the video became public
The battalion chief and research engineer also details some of the research currently underway at FSRI, including the Search & Size-up project
While recent incidents have caused injuries, a battery-related fire earlier in the year killed a 9-year-old boy
The Dover Township Volunteer FD firefighter was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries
Daniel Santiago, a longtime volunteer firefighter in Bristol Borough, is believed to be the victim of a hit-and-run incident
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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
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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
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