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.
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
First responders recovering from a violent attack are best served by counselors with specific training and certification
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
Watsonville first responders had the fire nearly contained when a pickup truck drove past the scene and hit multiple cars and bystanders
The 31-year-old inmate, who had been on a CAL FIRE crew battling a wildfire outside Sacramento, drove the engine off the road and rammed it through a fence
Employees from a local fireworks company were injured during the explosion
Aurora Fire Rescue responded to scene of an unresponsive driver who awoke and put his vehicle in gear, striking a firefighter
Charleroi Fire Chief Delmar Hepple said the firefighter was “banged up but not burned”
Portsmouth firefighters had responded to a call for downed wires when the fight broke out and the firefighter intervened
Does dirty gear really show how capable a firefighter you really are?
Fire service leaders share what works at their departments
The president heaped praise on first responders for their tireless efforts on the scene
Lower Merion Twp. crews spent 3 hours at the scene; an independent investigation will be conducted to find the cause
About $73,000 has been donated to provide the ballistic safety gear to St. Paul firefighters, who are all certified as EMTS or paramedics, through the nonprofit organization Shield616
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
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