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.
How a simple question — “Can you paint our engine pink?” — led to a powerful campaign for firefighters
How lessons from COVID-19 are shaping the next evolution in PPE for law enforcement, fire, EMS and corrections
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
‘LFD literally broke me’: Retired Mich. firefighter alleges sexual assault, harassment at department
“I was abused and harassed for being a lesbian female,” Lansing’s first-ever female battalion chief says
It’s more than a safety program; it’s a mindset shift to help us learn from past mistakes to reduce risks and improve future performance
“If this incident isn’t a call to action, I’m really not sure what is,” Tucson police chief says of attack on fire, EMS professionals
The fire union is speaking up after officials announced plans to paint public safety vehicles steel gray
What firefighters must understand about downed power lines and other energy sources
The Spokane Valley Fire Department members sustained minor injuries battling a blaze that burst through the roof of the building
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham discusses the importance of annual physicals for firefighters
A firefighter suffered minor injuries at an “all-hands” fire call involving about 60 responders from 12 units
Watch as fitness expert Aaron Zamzow details three stretches and three exercises designed specifically to keep firefighters’ knees healthy
A Madison Heights firefighter was bitten after arriving to help the animal’s owner, who was being attacked
The announcement comes after two of the electric cars caught fire following recall repairs
Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best prepare for fires involving this increasingly common technology
The vehicle is fully powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, mitigating the need for diesel generators that produce toxic fumes
A first responder in Caledonia was punched in the groin after arriving on scene to help police transport a female truck driver in possession of illegal drugs
I’m the first guy into the fray, but I’m also the first to scrub my helmet clean afterward, all so I will be around to raise my kids
New Medical Rapid Access Transport (MRAT) all-terrain vehicle can reach patients in a crowd or wooded areas, Tidewater EMS says
‘It’s a scary thought,’ says a National Interagency Fire Center spokesperson of the low supply
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
Predicting, spotting and dismantling silos, plus preventing reemergence through a teamwork-focused mindset
The Erie man was charged with 8 felonies, 28 misdemeanors after June 12 house fire
An early morning wreck in Orlando sends survivors to the hospital
A Gaffney City firefighter was airlifted to the hospital and is recovering
Reflecting on the evolution of gear through my career, the impact of an early burn, and how one leader gave me a better option
Exploring why some firefighters still glamorize dirty gear and unsafe actions, despite knowing the risks
Footage released by the Plainview Township Fire Department shows a firefighter approaching the home when the tank ignites
The pilot was able to escape unharmed after landing in Lake Shastina near the town of Weed
A Boulder firefighter reported the device to be a road flare that had been taped to a foot-long propane cannister
Redefining fire service pride and identifying the factors that drive firefighters to choose unsafe actions
Two of the firefighters suffered minor burn injuries and six experienced heat exhaustion
The program allows Hunterdon County first responders to access detailed floor plans through an app on their phone
