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.
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
The suspect, later involved in a hit-and-run and seen inhaling gas from balloons, fled police at high speeds and remains at large
The tragic accident that killed Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau has sparked renewed focus on equipment safety, declining volunteer numbers and emerging health risks
Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service
Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke said the fire could burn for days due to the deep piles of construction materials inside
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
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
How to safely mitigate incidents with half-stories
After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
Mountain Gate firefighters paused emergency response operations, citing safety concerns over faulty gear that fails to meet industry standards
“We do enter vacants, we do not enter Code X,” PIO John Marsh said about the policy during the rowhome fire on North Fulton Avenue
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
A community guide for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
A well-executed chief’s inspection can mean the difference between a department that is merely functional and one that excels
A unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Concord-Green Township Fire Department Chief Ralph Stegbauer and Firefighter Jeffery Skaggs were killed when the mechanical lift they were in fell over
You’re responsible for managing the crash scene; this includes what happens behind the scene as well as at the scene
Two firefighters were injured in a flash fire involving a dust collector at Columbine High School
Detailing the six components of this information-gathering strategy that increases situational awareness and reduces risk
Whether it’s conducted on the fly after an incident or as a formal sit-down, intentional after-action reviews serve to level-up training and spur discussion among members
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
How fire departments can better educate members about mental health conditions in order to identify issues and seek help early
Footage from the battalion chief’s vehicle shows Hutchinson firefighters running as the auto parts store exploded
The next time you hold a fire department awards ceremony, consider giving those life safety awards to the fire inspectors and fire prevention personnel
The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
MOST POPULAR
- Mass. firefighter injures leg on aerial ladder during 3-alarm fire
- The new NFPA 1950: Consolidating tech rescue, EMS and wildland PPE
- Driver ‘hell-bent on carnage’ kills 14 after slamming into New Year’s Day crowd in New Orleans
- How L.A.’s wildfires echo the London Blitz firefighting challenges
- It’s time to fire up your Fire Prevention Week messaging