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.
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Fire crews from eight departments helped battle a fully involved house fire in Windham
FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
Police said the firefighter was providing assistance to deputies who were trying to arrest the man
Just north of San Francisco’s Bay Bridge, the new Fireboat Station No. 35 will serve the city with its three fireboats and rescue watercraft
The department launched an audit in March following the back-to-back drunk driving incidents
Members of the crowd climbed onto the engine and unfurled a section of fire hose, officials say
Officials said the apparatus was swerving to avoid a collision when it went into the ditch
Witnesses said they heard an explosion and then saw a man in the street firing at people
Firefighters shared emotional testimony to the state legislature about their struggles with traumatic calls
Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers said firefighters were initially told someone was still inside the home
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About 130 firefighters responded to the blaze on the third floor of a six-story Bronx apartment building
Officials say the crash occurred right outside an Orange County fire station
Authorities said the vehicle did not stop after running over the hose
Delano police said the suspect, Dustin James Drennen, 32, has an active arrest warrant for multiple counts of attempted murder
Fire officials said crews were challenged by extreme hoarding conditions in the home
This year’s recognition week theme, “EMS: Where Emergency Care Begins,” highlights the ways providers are at the forefront of emergent patient care
Gordon Graham talks about responsibly parking public safety vehicles outside of emergency calls and why firefighters should be aware of parking lawfully
Police reportedly found nearly $20,000 and drugs in the suspect’s vehicle
The firefighters were shocked during “the initial fight” at the four-alarm blaze, officials said
State troopers said the apparatus was backing up when it hit William and Karolyn Reed, both 72
Four people were transported to the hospital, two of whom were in critical condition
EMTs were checking on the man when he suddenly “punched the gas” and dragged the firefighter with his car, police said
Opponents of the proposal said it would prevent healthcare agencies from keeping track of which staff members are vaccinated
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The man was charged with criminal mischief and obstructing firefighting operations
First responders went through the swarm to aid the patients and protect the surviving victim
Laura Cooper, 35, is also accused of throwing a kitchen plate during the incident
One of the vehicle’s tires was damaged during the incident
The federal agency recommended using one mask per patient due to an increased PPE supply
The confrontation led to a criminal charge against Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly
Clintonville Firefighter Justin Williams, 25, was severely injured after being struck by an “out-of-control vehicle,” officials said
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