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.
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the original murder charge should stand in the 2022 death of a Cleveland firefighter
From this year’s theme to evergreen materials to share with your community, here’s your complete guide to Fire Prevention Week — past, present and future
William Michael Fields Jr., 37, was sentenced to 35 years in prison, with the U.S. attorney on the case calling his actions “inexcusable”
The referendum was passed after Scott Twp. supervisors learned in August that Justus Volunteer Fire Company’s EMS and ambulance service was running a deficit of roughly $10,000
“The fire was smoldering trash with evidence of people living in the underground pipe,” the Fire Department tweeted.
Video shows Matt Vann being greeted by fellow firefighters outside the hospital as he leaves SF General for a rehabilitation facility
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
Police said the teen is emotionally disturbed and has a history of lashing out in public
All firefighters were ordered to evacuate the school bus company building after the roof collapsed
Chief Richard Carrizzo shared several resources to help fire and EMS chiefs prepare for an uptick in disturbances
Firefighters face new threats, prompting additional collaboration with public safety partners and needs for enhanced technology
Deputy Chief David Windrow relays his experience overcoming cancer and explains how leadership can support members during such a vulnerable time
The East Chicago union has also accused the chief of “retaliation” against firefighters who criticized his handling of the outbreak
How to develop a comprehensive firefighter rehab program and build your response team
Investigative reports outline the circumstances leading up to the death of Cresson Firefighter Diana Jones, and the injury of an unidentified inmate firefighter who was struck by a falling tree in a separate incident
The Seminole County firefighter was suspended for three days without pay last month after allegedly partying 10 days into his 14-day quarantine
The Lexington firefighter fell about 6 feet and was taken to the hospital to be checked for broken ribs
Police say the man was asked to leave the scene of a medical emergency when he then drove into a firefighter and fled
The Bremerton firefighter was flown to the hospital with a leg injury after the car of a person he was going to evaluate reversed, pinning him against the parked cruiser
East Chicago Fire Chief Anthony Serna said the beds were removed to reduce the spread of COVID-19; the union has previously criticized the department’s handling of a recent outbreak
The bill, which increases the penalties for failing to yield to emergency and work vehicles, was passed unanimously in both chambers of the state legislature
The Denver Fire Department urged motorists to yield to emergency vehicles after the shift commander’s vehicle was struck by another car
The International Association of Fire Fighters outlines how the organization worked to fill gaps that is says were caused by a lack of support from federal and state governments
The Humvee was later recovered from a ditch with its doors torn off
Mutual-aid companies supplemented response efforts to give SFFD members the opportunity to attend the vigil
Detailing primary and secondary search techniques and various methods of rescue
The firefighter was taken to the hospital for evaluation after being shot in the back with the pellet gun
Remain calm, avoid flowering plants and carry an epinephrine auto injector if you are allergic to stings
Friday was the deadline for states to submit their vaccine plans to the CDC; North Carolina’s plan includes four phases
Crews discover a more complex incident, prompting many questions and quick thinking
Health & Safety Officer David Picone has developed more than 10 policies governing the health and welfare of department members
East Chicago firefighters alleged that the first department member to test positive had been told to keep working despite being exposed through a household member