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.
A game camera owner warned Scarborough firefighters about traps at the site, where holes and other deterrents had been set up to protect belongings
Officials say one of the three homemade incendiary devices found near Capitol Heights Fire Station 805 could have exploded
A 2024 study urged Shakopee to hire 25 full-time firefighters, captains and chiefs and open a second station, but city leaders have yet to act
Firefighters have strong opinions when it comes to getting inoculated
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
The IAFC Public Statement Against Violence and Hate isn’t code; it’s a simple reminder of who we need to be as a fire service
Boston Firefighter Michael Ricci, 51, a 23-year department veteran, was found with multiple stab wounds at his home on Thursday
Firefighters know better than most the value of seatbelts, so why do some still fail to buckle up?
The Gary Fire Department expects to benefit 100 to 150 households using funds awarded by the Northern Indiana Public Service Company
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
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