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.
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
Aggressive tactics and operational safety aren’t mutually exclusive when policies are clear, current and consistently applied
Firefighters were attacked by a crowd of hundreds while at a crash scene in Copiah County, forcing them to abandon their equipment and retreat
An internal analysis of 700,000 emergency calls between 2015 and 2020, shows a drop in how often the city meets its response time goals for general emergencies
Evansville Fire Department Division Chief Mike Larson said the community loses out when firefighters are forced to be more cautious due to threat of violence
An Acme Delco Riegelwood Fire Department firefighter was attempting to stop a motorist from driving around an apparatus staging at a crash scene
Unpacking the PPE decon-cancer connection and what firefighters can do to protect their health
150+ firefighters responded to the Rockton, Ill., plant explosion, a scene reminiscent of West, Texas
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
A patient allegedly rushed at Evansville firefighters arriving on scene, stabbing one in the face before being wrestled to the ground
Bryon Stein was honored as a Key Influencer by the Navy demonstration team for his work in the community and being named the La Crosse Fire Department firefighter of the year
Thomas Razzi died in the blaze, which investigators say he intentionally set after being confronted by a code-enforcement officer
The report outlines how a recently installed water tank and snorkel for water drop exercises contributed to the crash
The New York Second Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court decision that would have allowed certain facial hair accommodations for firefighters
Once signed into law, the bill would add vascular rupture to the list of firefighter injuries covered by the state’s workers’ compensation insurance
First responders were on the scene of a serious car wreck when a paramedic threw a contaminated piece of medical equipment at a firefighter
Madison Fire Department Station 8 is operating the new Pierce Volterra zero-emissions pumper
First responders lined the route as Carlon’s body was transported from the coroner’s office to a local mortuary
How firefighting foam impacts firefighters and the environment – and what’s being done to address the health concerns
The change is a result of a years-long effort by Cleveland County officials to better fund and staff each of the 12 volunteer fire departments around the county
Fire departments are not immune from workplace violence, so we must develop meaningful support and treatment systems
Know the common sources and symptoms, immediate treatment options, and how to prevent CO poisoning
Family and friends remember Tory Carlon as a dedicated father and husband who loved being a firefighter and serving others
Under the program, the partnered roles will serve as the city’s Mobile Crisis Unit, providing “non-emergency response and care to unhoused community members”
The 20-person task force, comprised of volunteer police, fire and EMS responders, was created to respond in the event of an active shooter incident
Buena Borough council members suspended one of two fire departments assigned to cover the city after several safety violations and organizational issues were discovered
How to ensure safe operations around aircraft, plus what to do if caught unaware in a drop zone
Rep. Sally Kerans, D- Danvers, a member of the task force, said she has become more “alarmed” by evidence of the chemicals contaminating drinking water
We train to respond to active shooter incidents but never expect it to be one of our own, in our own firehouse
The victim was eventually able to get away from his attackers, and was later taken to a medical center for his injuries
Ricardo Cervoni was treating an intoxicated patient when a patient brought in by a different crew attacked him
Newark’s fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan
