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.
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
Fire from the 164-year-old abandoned St. Louis church extended into four other abandoned structures
Four Colorado Springs firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in below-freezing weather
Breaking a groupthink mentality requires two key skills – and support from leadership
Reflecting on the all-hazards nature of fire service response
One of the firefighters hospitalized is Capt. Dave Baker, who appears in an iconic Disney image with Mickey Mouse
Crosby Firefighter Kent Zavala, 20, was involved in a three-vehicle crash on the Galveston Causeway; teams searched water below
Akron Fire Lt. Russell Brode, former president of IAFF Local 330, is remembered as an advocate for firefighter safety
The man was cited after reportedly re-entering a burning building in search of the cat and confronting law enforcement while holding two axes
The program should address sound policy, equipment preparation, scene size-up, program implementation and post-incident reviews
Firefighters held down two dogs that were attacking people while crews battled a blaze
Fired Manchester Firefighter Angelo Alleano Jr. is charged with raping four women between 2001 and 2008
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is taking measures to maintain operations amid financial shortfalls
The bodies of Klayton Manning, 18, and his 16-year-old cousin were found by sheriff’s deputies after a caller reported subjects “down”
Brendletown Fire Lt. Ray Thomas was hit by the open door of the reversing truck while checking on the driver who seemed to be asleep outside the fire station
Chief Nathan Trauernicht details how firefighters can participate in the 2020 Safety Stand Down
Aerials have been designed with various layers of safety – and outriggers are one of them
The firefighter managed to escape after a mayday call at the three-alarm fire
Angelo Alleano Jr. was charged with a series of burglaries and rapes that took place in Manchester and Vernon over a nearly 10-year period
The driver was arrested after dragging the firefighter who was blocking off a work site
Jamie Kennel and Scott Orr discuss a study that revealed disparate treatment of patients based on race
Providing alcohol in the firehouse can serve as a mechanism to encourage socialization, but this also creates liability issues
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
The man is also accused of ramming his car into a smoke shop earlier to steal the nitrous oxide cartridges
The UL Firefighter Safety Research Institute releases preliminary analysis of study of coordinated fire attack operations
Plum Grove Volunteer Fire Department Chief Christopher Loftin said several children were inside the station during a family event when shots were fired nearby
Jacksonville firefighters suffered burn injuries during fire attack operations at a cargo ship fire
How firefighters are being impacted by the protests and riots following the death of George Floyd
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off duty
Firefighters said there were “too many [containers] to count” and the hazmat team was called
The would-be robber saw chainsaws but fled the scene without taking anything
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Fire Chief (ret.) Todd LeDuc about the top three health issues facing firefighters: cardiac issues, cancer and behavioral health challenges
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