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 hot weather, limited water supply and a large amount of roofing materials inside the building hampered Cleveland firefighters
As helmet technology and PPE standards evolve, fire service leaders reassess the necessity of ear covers and face shields
The effort aims to educate the public and rally support for legislation protecting the independent code development process
The FEMA grant-funded study will last for three years and examine occupational health risks specific to women in the fire service
Los Angeles City Fire Department Chief Ralph Terrazas said data shows the department was averaging 15 new cases a day before the vaccines, which has now dropped to fewer than five
FDNY Chief of EMS Operations Lillian Bonsignore called the attack at the scene of a three-alarm fire “unbelievable and despicable”
Court documents documents say the Mason firefighter-EMT punched the chief and sergeant in the face
The deadline for four Congressional Fire Services Institute awards has been extended to Feb. 12, 2021
One firefighter was also evaluated for possible injuries after the crash
Learn about the differences between each strain, how transmissible they are, and what they mean for local communities
Detailing the principles of CRM and how checklists can help incident commanders maintain fireground safety
Answering key questions about safety, efficacy, mutations, side effects, conspiracy theories, and what’s ahead as new vaccines roll out
Pandemic, protests complicate fire, EMS event planning, underscoring the importance of contingency planning and practice
Appleton Firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard was fatally shot by a patient in May 2019 while responding to a report of a seizure
A sheriff’s office report states that the firefighter was driving the tanker to a fire when the lights from another fire department’s tanker obscured his vision
The Orange County Fire Authority deputy chief of operations, who abruptly retired last week, allegedly threatened to arrest a motorist who gave him the middle finger
Waco fire officials said Bianca Rivera, 20, alerted the rest of her family after smelling burning plastic in the early morning hours
The El Paso firefighter was hit by debris after a speeding vehicle struck a pole at the scene of an earlier crash, officials say
Personal experience showed me the impact of grants in getting crews the tools they need to help patients like my son
Officials say the firefighter lost control of his pickup truck due to weather conditions and collided with another pickup
An Illinois man with no connection to the Capitol riot quickly found himself the subject of accusations and threats, all thanks to the social media rumor mill
Police say the firefighters were responding to a medical call when the man began swinging the 4- to 5-foot pipe at them
FDNY Deputy Chief Paul Hopper said patients suffered injuries consistent with the 50-foot fall from the bridge to an access road below
Robert Sanford is accused of being the man seen on video throwing an extinguisher that hit three officers at the Capitol riot
Understanding the legal exemptions to vaccine mandates, and 4 next steps for public safety organizations
The Prince George’s County Fire Department is conducting a safety investigation and a mechanical evaluation of the engine after the incident
The National Fire Protection Association said it has already started to increase training on extinguishing electric vehicle fires
A Facebook post by the Glen Echo Fire Department detailed how its members treated officers who were beaten and seriously injured
In the wake of the Capitol protests, it’s vital to reflect on our commitment to community and country
The POINTER technology is designed to pinpoint firefighters’ locations and motions through smoke, debris and other obstructions
The state Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited the Memphis Fire Department for reportedly failing to provide COVID-19 training, conduct daily health checks and ensure employees wore masks
Police said the farm owner told volunteer firefighters to leave his property after calling them to help free a horse stuck in its stall
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