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.
Forward-thinking leaders must champion engineered approaches that reduce risks and build healthier fire service careers
Two Raywick firefighters were injured when their fire engine went off the road while responding to a call
From paddleboarding and kayaking to fishing in remote areas, discover the gear, training and self-defense strategies outdoor enthusiasts need to stay safe on the water
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
The move sets off what will be the largest vaccination campaign in U.S. history
Wichita Falls Fire Department Chief Ken Prillaman describes his symptoms, how he’s feeling now and why people should take the virus seriously
Portland Fire Chief Keith Gautreau said that 11 firefighters called out sick due to COVID-19 exposure after going maskless at the fire station
How firefighters can limit exposure to diesel exhaust emissions and diesel particulate matter
How to approach high-risk exposures in paramedics previously infected with SARS-CoV-2
The crew was unaware the woman was on the apparatus for several blocks until they were alerted by another driver
Firefighters, paramedics and police officers will still be included in Phase 1, but considered lower priority than nursing home residents and some healthcare workers
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Video shows a California firefighter narrowly escaping a collapsing overhang at a commercial structure fire
Vaccination protects providers, partners, the public and patients from the known and significant risks of COVID-19 infection
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
Increased fire service diversity in response operational hazards is not easily met with a one-size-fits-all PPE solution
Sarbanes, 87, was a past chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus and a strong ally of the CFSI and NFFF
One civilian was wounded in the shooting near a gas station on Monday
FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro said the reluctance to get the vaccine comes down to an “education issue”
The fire chiefs of Methuen and Lawrence are both out sick after testing positive for the virus shortly after Thanksgiving
The driver who struck the 30-year-old Irving firefighter was charged with ‘intoxication assault’
Retired Chicago Firefighter-Paramedic Dwain Williams, who served the department for more than 20 years, was killed in an attack by three gunmen on Thursday
Captain Dena Ali draws from personal experience and data when educating firefighters about mental health and suicide
Wearing lighter gear that provides more ease of movement can go a long way in reducing the risk of heat stress for firefighters
The two firefighters remain in critical condition more than five weeks after being severely burned while battling the Silverado Fire
The IAFC, IAFF, NVFC and National Association of State Fire Marshals issued a joint statement urging states to give firefighters the same priority as other front-line healthcare workers
The original 14-day quarantine recommendation was based on the belief that the virus’ incubation period could extend to two weeks after exposure
Even as the virus surges, testing our patience and sanity, we must push forward, as a vaccine will soon be available
Understand the biggest and the fastest-growing risks to firefighters is step one in staying safe and out of trouble
