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.
To boost roadside safety, the San Marcos Fire Department has added a blocker truck to its fleet, an old ladder truck retrofitted with bright lights and signage
As fireworks season begins, cities and FDs are sharing safety and fire prevention tips to educate citizens and avoid disasters
Fireworks types, regulations and inspections, plus a simple tip for discouraging backyard displays
Investigators say the fire spread across three homes after a cigarette was placed on a plastic mattress cover
Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself, serve others and give back to your community
Study shows chemical exposure is higher while on-duty, and increased with the number of fires fought
A woman who was killed by police was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room. Three other people died from medical emergencies during the protest
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Authorities say the man was uncooperative when firefighters went to his property to investigate an unlawful fire
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ addressed in annual defense bill
Officials credited the commitment of firefighters, EMS providers, 911 specialists and fire instructors for the lowest number of fire deaths in the city’s more than 200-year history
Officials say the Passaic apparatus was en route to a call when it collided with a minivan
California Professional Firefighters promoted the law, which prevents good Samaritans from being sued or prosecuted for property damage when they break into a car to rescue an endangered child
Leaders can act now to proactively address staffing, equipment and other financial impacts of the pandemic
In both cases the bullets pierced the walls and landed inside the stations
The chiefs want both their department members and the public to follow their example when the vaccine becomes more widely available
The board of health received 4,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine last week, and on Dec. 23 it vaccinated the team that would administer vaccines
Juan Gonzalez, 54, beat COVID-19 but it was two months before he finally tested negative and one of his lungs was affected
Several firefighters had to escape through a window moments before the building’s walls caved in
The West Routt Fire Protection District engine slid off of a steep and icy road, and rolled approximately 255 feet down a hillside
Three Charlotte firefighters were injured in a single-vehicle accident while en route to a residential structure fire
Officials say the woman’s vehicle skidded on the icy road while approaching an earlier crash scene
All companies should carry a rescue rope for emergency situations for themselves or victims in need of a quick save
Learn 7 escalation phrases to avoid, plus alternative phrases to help defuse confrontational moments with patients or bystanders
While COVID deaths will push 2020 counts high, “legacy” LODDs continue to drop
A car can been seen nearly striking first responders before hitting an emergency vehicle head-on
Casper Firefighter Dane Anderson was the first person in Natrona County to be vaccinated for the virus, followed by several other members of his department
The box has heating and cooling features and an alarm system so first responders can respond as soon as a baby is placed inside
Firefighters put on dazzling light shows, host storytime, spread safety messages and save Christmas in these eight fantastic videos that spread holiday cheer
Despite the fire service’s key role in responding to medical emergencies, fire departments have received limited support and protection during the pandemic, according to fire officials
The ideal crew cab SCBA bracket should include a dependable locking mechanism that secures the cylinder while still allowing firefighters quick and easy operation
Two semi-trucks collided with the emergency vehicles, one of which fled the scene
The crash comes shortly after the state passed a stricter “Move Over” law
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