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 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
You KNOW they’ve been drinking, so don’t allow the bystander effect to stop you from protecting them – and others
The FBI said it had previously questioned the gunman, a 19-year-old former employee
The car rolled about 200 feet just as firefighters were arriving
First responders must be clear about their observations and follow key documentation guidelines to be considered as a credible witness
Video of Detroit Fire battling a storefront fire highlights the effectiveness of the master stream
Chief Bashoor discusses several recent rollovers and offers the 3 Gs of highway incidents to keep members safe on scene
Firefighters heard the gunshots from inside the firehouse living quarters
The agreement will allow Meadville Central Fire Department personnel to drive Meadville Area Ambulance Service (MAAS) vehicles from response scenes under certain circumstances
The agencies said they were investigating unusual clots in six women that occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination
Hundreds defied curfew during the second night of tensions in a Minneapolis suburb
Officials said the incident was the result of “human error” and an issue with the vaccine eligibility process
Officials believe the shots were fired from a car that had been blocking the fire station driveway
Selbyville Fire Police Officer Laura Madara, 56, and the driver of the truck, 79, were both assisting with directing traffic at a scene
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
The Coker Volunteer Fire Department was gifted gear that has passed its 10-year shelf life, per NFPA standards followed by donating departments in the Northeast
Ashely Roa, 15, and Stephanie Roa, 17, were presented Certificates of Heroism, the highest recognition for civilians presented by the Orange County Fire Authority
Commissioner Daniel Nigro said 911 wasn’t called for 10 minutes after the fire was first detected
Bastrop Assistant Fire Chief Eric DeArmitt sustained serious injuries in the incident
More than 350 fire and EMS personnel responded to the blaze that displaced 90 families
The man allegedly walked away while being evaluated, got into the truck and drove off
Gordon Graham offers tips for how to use situational awareness and planning to foster safer operations with aerial ladders
Situational awareness and communication are critical factors when master streams are applied with firefighter working interior
These firefighters and firefighter family members flexed their entrepreneurial skills on the small screen
The video filmed by the activist appears to show the firefighter aim the hose at him before saying “it’s a crime scene, dude”
Ely Fire Department Lt. Robert McFarland, a correctional officer at Anamosa State Penitentiary, and Nurse Lorena Schulte helped keep others safe during the attack
An Asian man claimed the white fire captain said “I’m going to kill you and your kind of people”
St. George Island Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith drowned while attempting to rescue two people in August
Officials said firefighters were hampered by low water pressure at the scene
