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.
Community trust can erode quickly when firefighters are mistaken for enforcers
A Maryland fire captain died after falling into a basement during a 2021 house fire, with investigators citing gaps in size-up, crew integrity, and rapid intervention readiness
The device, designed by Hingham Firefighter Ryan Twombly, slides under burning vehicles to cool batteries from a distance
The video filmed by the activist appears to show the firefighter aim the hose at him before saying “it’s a crime scene, dude”
Ely Fire Department Lt. Robert McFarland, a correctional officer at Anamosa State Penitentiary, and Nurse Lorena Schulte helped keep others safe during the attack
An Asian man claimed the white fire captain said “I’m going to kill you and your kind of people”
St. George Island Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith drowned while attempting to rescue two people in August
Officials said firefighters were hampered by low water pressure at the scene
Never take photos of patients, snap selfies during operations, or focus more on your helmet cam than the action on scene
In one incident, a fire captain’s helmet was knocked out of his arm by a vehicle that nearly hit him
Members of the Asian Firefighters Association also handed out cards for a new tip-line for Chinese speakers
Officials said the firefighter was knocked into the air by a supply line that suddenly jerked
Education, training and buddy checks are critical tools to help reduce the risk of exposure to fireground toxins
Are you taking the necessary steps when laundering your protective hoods to help prevent the spread of particulates?
Watertown Firefighter Peyton Morse’s relatives held signs calling the state academy “dangerous”
The explosion set off a series of blasts that rocked the residential neighborhood of Ontario
Exploring the many reasons fire service leaders should engage fire behavior research into tactical training
The 71-year-old driver, who is now in custody, was heading through a tunnel when he drove his Volvo station wagon onto the sidewalk
Firefighters struggled to maneuver apparatus and calls were made to deliver sand and kitty litter for the roads
The Chicago Fire Department called an EMS Plan 3, dispatching 15 ambulances, a district chief and chief paramedic
Studying this model can help fire service leaders strengthen their personal process toward affecting cultural change
EMS and fire personnel are asked to participate in the HERO-TOGETHER study to share their experience
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
Firefighter Caleb Drummond, 21, nephew of celebrity chef Ree Drummond, was responding to a fire at the family ranch
Studies shed light on dangers of soiled wildland gear; researchers seek additional information to develop best practices
The SOLO RESCUE Decon Cleaning Machine helps firefighters clean helmets, boots, gloves and other small equipment, while minimizing potential exposure
Some highway travel officials suggested that emptier roads led to more opportunities to abuse speed
Chattanooga Fire Department Capt. Brad Petty applied pressure to the gunshot wound as his daughter spoke with dispatchers
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
The injured Watertown firefighter, identified as Peyton Morse, 21, remains in critical but stable condition
Three police officers were injured as first responders tried to break up the gathering of 500 to 800 people
The New York State Professional Firefighters Association raised concerns about the circumstances of the incident
