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.
Two firefighters were injured in a flash fire involving a dust collector at Columbine High School
Detailing the six components of this information-gathering strategy that increases situational awareness and reduces risk
Whether it’s conducted on the fly after an incident or as a formal sit-down, intentional after-action reviews serve to level-up training and spur discussion among members
A Cedar Rapids spokesperson said extremely cold temperatures likely contributed to the hose failure that left two firefighters with fractures
A federal report stated that fire prevention measures around the Los Alamos National Laboratory have not been consistent
Key factors – funding, adaptation of previous vaccines, simultaneous testing and manufacturing – combined to speed vaccine rollout
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
As departments are tasked with moving, packing and unpacking the vaccines, firefighters must be mindful of carbon dioxide dangers
The bill would direct federal agencies to develop training and best practices for fire departments nationwide to limit PFAS exposure
Activating the surgical team: A low-frequency, high-risk emergency procedure in the field
The nearly month-long online symposium will prioritize research topics that address emerging threats and support firefighter life safety initiatives
Brockton fire officials said the teacher directed the student to evacuate, managed to figure out the child’s address and alerted the fire department
Officials said a group of juveniles got inside the rig and started driving it while Sacramento firefighters were on a medical call
A water main break caused the sinkhole to form under the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s newest engine
The Cedar Rapids firefighters sustained blunt force trauma and one was knocked unconscious, officials said
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Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said the video appears to show the man in “the throes of a seizure”
The firefighter-paramedic, who is also the fire chief’s nephew, said the chief’s mandatory testing policy goes beyond CDC guidelines
Following news of a firefighter disciplined over patient transport in an engine, Bashoor asks a series of questions if and when this is ever the right decision
Inspired by technology used by the Paris Fire Brigade during the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire, the LAFD recently took ownership of their own firefighting robot
The collision at an intersection caused the ambulance to drive into a snow embankment
Asheville Fire Department officials said a “large piece of furniture” in the middle of the road and icy conditions contributed to the crash
Firefighters have strong opinions when it comes to getting inoculated
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The IAFC Public Statement Against Violence and Hate isn’t code; it’s a simple reminder of who we need to be as a fire service
Boston Firefighter Michael Ricci, 51, a 23-year department veteran, was found with multiple stab wounds at his home on Thursday
Firefighters know better than most the value of seatbelts, so why do some still fail to buckle up?
The Gary Fire Department expects to benefit 100 to 150 households using funds awarded by the Northern Indiana Public Service Company
The FEMA grant-funded study will last for three years and examine occupational health risks specific to women in the fire service
Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said data shows the department was averaging 15 new cases a day before the vaccines, which has now dropped to fewer than five
FDNY Chief of EMS Operations Lillian Bonsignore called the attack at the scene of a three-alarm fire “unbelievable and despicable”
Court documents documents say the Mason firefighter-EMT punched the chief and sergeant in the face
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