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.
Discover actionable strategies for EMS teams to minimize errors through rest, focus and teamwork
The rich history of a fire engine’s color dates back to the 1900s; discover why fire trucks are red, and if it’s truly the best color for your rig
A Ellerbe firefighter was shot in the leg when crews arrived at a property for a fire alarm call
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics across the country brave freezing temperatures, face record call volumes and remind community members to stay safe in the cold
The bill was written after FDNY Lt. Michael Davidson was killed during a fire on a film set in 2018
James W. Ainsworth III, 26, will spend three to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a child under the age of 16
Video of Pennsylvania house fire shows how fast a modern residential structure begins to deteriorate
Firefighters were reportedly targeted with ice and snowballs while trying to put out the fire
Plan ahead and think proactively for safe, effective use of multiple aerial devices
About 200 FDNY personnel responded to the blaze that destroyed a dollar store in Queens
Appropriate PPE can reduce respiratory, vision and hearing risks
Two of the Michigan City, Indiana firefighters allegedly beat another firefighter who was accused of making an obscene video
Harassment is a systemic issue, meaning it’s not simply an isolated issue between two people
A Cedar Rapids spokesperson said extremely cold temperatures likely contributed to the hose failure that left two firefighters with fractures
A federal report stated that fire prevention measures around the Los Alamos National Laboratory have not been consistent
Key factors – funding, adaptation of previous vaccines, simultaneous testing and manufacturing – combined to speed vaccine rollout
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
As departments are tasked with moving, packing and unpacking the vaccines, firefighters must be mindful of carbon dioxide dangers
The bill would direct federal agencies to develop training and best practices for fire departments nationwide to limit PFAS exposure
Activating the surgical team: A low-frequency, high-risk emergency procedure in the field
The nearly month-long online symposium will prioritize research topics that address emerging threats and support firefighter life safety initiatives
Brockton fire officials said the teacher directed the student to evacuate, managed to figure out the child’s address and alerted the fire department
Officials said a group of juveniles got inside the rig and started driving it while Sacramento firefighters were on a medical call
A water main break caused the sinkhole to form under the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s newest engine
The Cedar Rapids firefighters sustained blunt force trauma and one was knocked unconscious, officials said
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
More importantly, what will you do to focus on cancer awareness and prevention throughout the year?
Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark said the video appears to show the man in “the throes of a seizure”
The firefighter-paramedic, who is also the fire chief’s nephew, said the chief’s mandatory testing policy goes beyond CDC guidelines
Following news of a firefighter disciplined over patient transport in an engine, Bashoor asks a series of questions if and when this is ever the right decision
Inspired by technology used by the Paris Fire Brigade during the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire, the LAFD recently took ownership of their own firefighting robot
The collision at an intersection caused the ambulance to drive into a snow embankment
Asheville Fire Department officials said a “large piece of furniture” in the middle of the road and icy conditions contributed to the crash