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.
Scott firefighters raced to a woods-edge blaze and found a 50-by-30-foot camp built from fridges, tires and AC units, erupting in explosions
The appeals court agreed Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue faced undue hardship if it excused the unvaccinated crew members, citing safety, staffing and operational risks during the pandemic
A LAFD ambulance was involved in the first crash while transporting a patient
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
Officials said the man got onto the roof and refused to comply with firefighters and police officers
A sample self-guided program serves as a model for new firefighters learning the ins and outs of life safety-focused NFPA 1035
The bill would add a penalty for reckless endangerment of emergency personnel on the road
The Anne Arundel County firefighter was ventilating the building when the roof collapsed
An SUV packed with 25 people pulled in front of an oncoming tractor-trailer on a two-lane highway, killing 13
Willie E. Evans Jr., 36, is accused of shooting at another man, causing bullets to hit a passing rig with two firefighter-paramedics on board
Officials say the battalion chief was responding to call in a department SUV when the vehicle crashed
The man is suspected in multiple arson fires and Molotov cocktail bombings targeting EMS facilities throughout the state
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
Officials said two firefighter-paramedics were on board at the time of the shooting
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
Union leaders said the man unexpectedly attacked one of the firefighters from behind, causing injuries
We must review our incidents with honesty or we’ll never be able to improve as a fire service
Chief Billy Goldfeder tackles a question from a new firefighter unsure of who to talk to about unsafe driving practices
The one-shot vaccine may help speed distribution efforts if it is approved by federal regulators
Officials say Cornell Firefighter Justin Fredrickson, 35, was operating a hose line outside when the bullet went through the wall, striking him
The open-access paper outlines how hood design, cleaning and doffing methods affect contaminatant exposure, heat stress and firefighter comfort
The program scheduled for June 20-26 seeks to bring attention to post-incident physical and psychological health
Darryon Williams, 26, was booked on one count of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder; his bail was set at $11 million
Crown Point fire officials say Cory Neises, a firefighter-paramedic, is using his paid time off in lieu of forfeiting pay during the investigation
The Contra Costa County firefighter and AMR paramedic were shot while responding to a medical emergency Saturday night
Gadsden firefighters voiced concerns about the fire department culture in the wake of a commander’s arrest for sexual abuse
Ogdensburg Mayor Jeffrey M. Skelly said he plans to fight the harassment charge related to an incident at a City Council budget meeting
Chief Eddie Garcia said firefighters provided cover so police officers could extract the wounded officers from the scene
