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.
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
The suspect, later involved in a hit-and-run and seen inhaling gas from balloons, fled police at high speeds and remains at large
The tragic accident that killed Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau has sparked renewed focus on equipment safety, declining volunteer numbers and emerging health risks
Officials said three shooters opened fire on a crowd outside the banquet hall
Flower Mound police fired at the man and used a stun gun on him outside of the firehouse
Researchers found sleep-deprived study participants could complete simple tasks while running on caffeine, but were impaired with more complex tasks
Officials say Tri-County Firefighter Douglas Smith, 18, was killed when the University of Houston deputy fire marshal fired his rifle while showing it off
Officials said the impact of the collision caused the engine to smash through the side of a four-story structure
Each of the more than 150 kits to be donated contains a Jaws of Life tool, portable lighting, electronic road flares and more
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders’ safety
The fire service has changed: There are more fires to fight and wounds to heal than the ones on the outside
Chief Goldfeder tackles the often-lamented issue of freelancing, namely why crews still do it even when it can create fireground chaos and confusion
Other bills still up for consideration include one increasing penalties for assaulting first responders and one that aims for more police accountability
The two Little Rock crews were responding to the same call when the crash occurred, officials say
The statistics on sexual harassment and assault in the fire service are alarming and demand we do more than just annual online training
From pressure alerts to data logging, tire pressure monitoring systems provide critical safety information
The explosion was captured on video as Contra Costa firefighters were battling the initial blaze
An off-duty Atlantic City firefighter was among the rescuers who aided the children struggling in choppy waters
Ethan Lutz was a college student working as an EMT deployed to New York during the COVID-19 crisis; as he watched the city grapple with the PPE shortage, he came up with an idea to make providers safer in the future
The rewritten version of “Burning Down the House” by the Talking Heads warns residents of common fire hazards
Sellersburg Volunteer Fire Department installed what is believed to be the first Naloxbox in Clark County, a publicly accessible box that contains naloxone kits
HB158 proposes that Ohio fire departments be required to find an alternative to firefighting foam containing PFAS
With skills, preparation and clear expectations, firefighters can facilitate productive conversations with bystanders at an incident
Firefighters were investigating a Level 3 hazmat incident after the resident said they were delivered a package containing the chemical
Atascadero firefighter battled the blaze from the exterior, including flames that spread to half an acre of vegetation
One of the firefighters was hospitalized after becoming trapped
Police said several dozen shots were fired and three patients were “maybe critical”
Officials said the fire lieutenant who was also critically injured has been improving
The bill would carry a minimum mandatory sentence of 30 years for killing federally funded law enforcement members, firefighters and EMS providers
You cannot make the right decision if you are addressing the wrong issue
Police said the man threw objects down at the firefighters while setting multiple fires in the home
Despite drastic technological advances over the decades, firefighter PPE remains relatively unchanged
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