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.
Baltimore fire that killed firefighters Rodney Pitts III and Lt. Dillon Rinaldo ruled accidental, but investigators could not determine the cause
Three firefighters and 12 passengers were injured when the Brightline train struck a Delray Beach fire truck responding to an apartment fire
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
The crew was unaware the woman was on the apparatus for several blocks until they were alerted by another driver
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
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Video shows a California firefighter narrowly escaping a collapsing overhang at a commercial structure fire
Vaccination protects providers, partners, the public and patients from the known and significant risks of COVID-19 infection
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
Increased fire service diversity in response operational hazards is not easily met with a one-size-fits-all PPE solution
Sarbanes, 87, was a past chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and a strong ally of the CFSI and NFFF
One civilian was wounded in the shooting near a gas station on Monday
FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro said the reluctance to get the vaccine comes down to an “education issue”
The fire chiefs of Methuen and Lawrence are both out sick after testing positive for the virus shortly after Thanksgiving
The driver who struck the 30-year-old Irving firefighter was charged with ‘intoxication assault’
Retired Chicago Firefighter-Paramedic Dwain Williams, who served the department for more than 20 years, was killed in an attack by three gunmen on Thursday
Captain Dena Ali draws from personal experience and data when educating firefighters about mental health and suicide
Wearing lighter gear that provides more ease of movement can go a long way in reducing the risk of heat stress for firefighters
The two firefighters remain in critical condition more than five weeks after being severely burned while battling the Silverado Fire
The IAFC, IAFF, NVFC and National Association of State Fire Marshals issued a joint statement urging states to give firefighters the same priority as other front-line healthcare workers
The original 14-day quarantine recommendation was based on the belief that the virus’ incubation period could extend to two weeks after exposure
Even as the virus surges, testing our patience and sanity, we must push forward, as a vaccine will soon be available
Understand the biggest and the fastest-growing risks to firefighters is step one in staying safe and out of trouble
Why we need to consider another incident priority: Helping fire victims post-fire
Efforts to retrofit high-rise buildings with sprinklers following a fatal apartment building fire last year were stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The bureau had recorded only 10 positive cases between Feb. 28 and Nov. 17
The Jamison firefighter was transported to a local medical center with non-life-threatening injuries
The Jacksonville firefighters entered the home to search for an individual who neighbors feared was trapped inside
The firefighter was using a circular saw when his turnout gear ignited
The 2020 edition includes revisions such as the addition of new materials, improved illustrations and easier-to-understand language
Despite the staggering death toll, plus myriad fire protection and human failures, change was not immediate
Don’t get caught empty-handed at the scene, consuming precious seconds returning to the truck for tools
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Photo, Video: LAFD fire engine burned in pallet yard blaze