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.
The Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
“There’s going to be firefighters that die because of this,” said one union official who served 15 years as a firefighter with the USFS
Working to understand the obstacles that prevent firefighters from taking proper safety precautions
As more mid-rises go up, firefighters increasingly need a way to safely exit a window or balcony
One of the firefighters sustained serious injuries while attempting to save a man clinging to rocks amidst rough waters
Kansas City’s new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
Odessa Firefighter Evan Gaw, charged with the murder of Odessa Firefighter Michael Mack, reportedly told police he had taken 3.2 grams of “shrooms” and struggled with Mack over a gun
The driver of the other vehicle and two other passengers were taken to the hospital after the crash; Reece City Fire Chief Joel Boggs said no firefighters were injured
According to the study led by FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant, the department’s decision to exempt firefighters from some medical calls likely factored into the difference
Ohio and Kentucky fire departments work in a unified command to manage a fire and hazmat incident on the Brent Spence Bridge connecting the states
West Manatee Fire Rescue Chief Ben Rigney said first responders were told the power had been shut off, but that the firefighter was shocked while reaching to check the patient’s pulse
The Eastern Connecticut EMS Council sent a letter to the state officials stressing the need for more tests after outbreaks at firehouses
Officials said that an improperly-installed solar power system sparked the blaze
A simple checklist helps fire service leaders evaluate PPE technology and cleaning claims
The man was allegedly wearing the fire chef’s vest and ID badge when he was freed from the wreck
Survey reveals one-third of departments don’t train on EV fires, half don’t have SOGs for them
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
Frederick County officials said the firefighters were responding to a motorcycle crash when a second motorcycle drove through the scene
A survey of nearly 12,000 firefighters found that about 1 out of every 20 firefighters who responded to 11 or more fires per year suffered from atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat
A total of 37 Springfield firefighters are now quarantined due to the outbreak, which is believed to have stemmed from contact with an asymptomatic “patient zero” outside of the department
Mason Ochoa jumped into action after seeing his 2-year-old brother fall into the pool through a home security system
A freak accident in San Francisco underscores the dangers of working near moving vehicles
Moscow Volunteer Fire Department officials say the purchase would prevent members from needing to share radios, which could increase COVID-19 risk
The Oakalla Volunteer Fire Department firefighters were en route to a call at the time of the incident
62 firefighters died in the line of duty, with the leading cause of fatal injury being stress or overexertion
Paul Joseph Daub, 27, was arrested by police after a woman reported he sexually assaulted her and prevented her from exiting his vehicle
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
William Michael Fields Jr., 37, was sentenced to 35 years in prison, with the U.S. attorney on the case calling his actions “inexcusable”
The referendum was passed after Scott Twp. supervisors learned in August that Justus Volunteer Fire Company’s EMS and ambulance service was running a deficit of roughly $10,000
“The fire was smoldering trash with evidence of people living in the underground pipe,” the Fire Department tweeted.
Video shows Matt Vann being greeted by fellow firefighters outside the hospital as he leaves SF General for a rehabilitation facility
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
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