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.
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
An SUV packed with 25 people pulled in front of an oncoming tractor-trailer on a two-lane highway, killing 13
Willie E. Evans Jr., 36, is accused of shooting at another man, causing bullets to hit a passing rig with two firefighter-paramedics on board
Officials say the battalion chief was responding to call in a department SUV when the vehicle crashed
The man is suspected in multiple arson fires and Molotov cocktail bombings targeting EMS facilities throughout the state
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
Officials said two firefighter-paramedics were on board at the time of the shooting
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
Union leaders said the man unexpectedly attacked one of the firefighters from behind, causing injuries
We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service
Chief Billy Goldfeder tackles a question from a new firefighter unsure of who to talk to about unsafe driving practices
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
Officials say Cornell Firefighter Justin Fredrickson, 35, was operating a hose line outside when the bullet went through the wall, striking him
The open-access paper outlines how hood design, cleaning and doffing methods affect contaminatant exposure, heat stress and firefighter comfort
The program scheduled for June 20-26 seeks to bring attention to post-incident physical and psychological health
Darryon Williams, 26, was booked on one count of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder; his bail was set at $11 million
Crown Point fire officials say Cory Neises, a firefighter-paramedic, is using his paid time off in lieu of forfeiting pay during the investigation
The Contra Costa County firefighter and AMR paramedic were shot while responding to a medical emergency Saturday night
Gadsden firefighters voiced concerns about the fire department culture in the wake of a commander’s arrest for sexual abuse
Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly said he plans to fight the harassment charge related to an incident at a City Council budget meeting
Chief Eddie Garcia said firefighters provided cover so police officers could extract the wounded officers from the scene
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
The bill was written after FDNY Lt. Michael Davidson was killed during a fire on a film set in 2018
James W. Ainsworth III, 26, will spend three to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a child under the age of 16
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate
Firefighters were reportedly targeted with ice and snowballs while trying to put out the fire
Plan ahead and think proactively for safe, effective use of multiple aerial devices
About 200 FDNY personnel responded to the blaze that destroyed a dollar store in Queens
Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
Two of the Michigan City, Indiana firefighters allegedly beat another firefighter who was accused of making an obscene video
Harassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two people