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.
Saegertown crews battling a fire at Parker Lord Corp. were thrown by a powerful blast but escaped with minor injuries
Icy conditions contributed to a Spokane quint crashing into a house and an engine crashing into two vehicles on one call
FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
Seeking a new design approach that focuses on preventing contamination in the first place, plus allowing for effective decon
Another firefighter was also injured during the fire in Forth Worth on Wednesday
The nonprofit Tunnel to Towers Foundation plans to host the independent memorial after the National September 11 Memorial & Museum canceled its in-person name-reading ceremony
The bill seeks to update the state’s 2001 “steer clear” law with stiffer penalties and clearer rules about driving near emergency scenes and vehicles
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
Several firefighters chased the man while others checked on the 60-year-old woman
The Seattle man was transferred back to Oregon by the FBI this week after allegedly hitting the firefighter-medic with a ball bearing during a July protest
Tips, ideas and tricks of the trade that experienced firefighters have shared to help others become better and safer firefighters
Three of the firefighters still haven’t been able to return to work after the June 4 fire and blast in Jacksonville
Dan Byrne shares ideas for how to stem the increasing number of fire deaths in America
Orange County fire, EMS and law enforcement officials urged hikers to properly prepare and take caution before heading out to the trails
Bullets have hit the station twice over the last few months
Houston’s firefighters’ union said in a statement that the incident is a sign of neglect by city officials
Claudia Jean Cyr, 64, is accused of attacking the firefighter during a fire investigation
Residents have returned to evacuation zones trying to defend homes despite fire officials warning that it’s illegal and can hamper firefighting efforts
St. George Island Volunteer Firefighter/First Responder Brian Stephen Smith, 56, was swept up by the current while trying to save a man and child in distress
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Loveland (Colorado) Division Chief Greg Ward about the department’s unique tactical firefighting teams
Event organizers said the decision was made after discussion with the Philadelphia Fire Department and government officials
Kenosha’s fire union said in a statement that firefighters will “always answer the call” and urged residents to “respect your neighbor”
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
The firefighter was walking to the convenience store when he heard gunfire and realized he’d been hit
How to protect firefighters from in-station hazards, like asbestos, mold and vermin
Key realizations about the impact of fire prevention and CRR efforts
A letter to members stated that the department’s commitment to remembering the fallen must be balanced with health and safety
Firefighters warded off the bees by dousing them with water
The Mesquite (Texas) Fire Department focused on turnout gear additions and cleaning, SCBA scrubbing and exhaust removal
Detailing the diagnosis process, plus the ‘lightbulb’ moment about underestimating the number of toxic fires we face
Charges relate to improper storage of hazardous materials, the lack of necessary sprinkler system coverage and failure to maintain a safe building
