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.
Lithium-ion batteries were found at a five-alarm Bronx fire that injured 14 people, including a critically hurt firefighter
A Twiggs County fire truck overturned after being rear-ended by a pickup while responding to a car fire
Anchorage officials began dismantling the long-standing Davis Park homeless camp, but the process turned chaotic as fires erupted and some residents resisted leaving the area
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
Weary crews have been battling some of the largest blazes in state history
Residents questioned why they were never warned they would need to evacuate; fire officials say resources have been stretched thin due to dozens of blazes
The nonprofit has set a goal of $130,000 to go toward outfitting every city firefighter with body armor and helmets
In addition to stating that Hingham Fire Chief Steve Murphy mishandled the flag controversy, firefighters said he was “negligent in his duty to protect the health and welfare” of firefighters
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Firefighters came upon a stabbing victim and were treating him when the suspect reportedly attempted to enter the station
Gordon Graham discusses the tactical withdrawal of first responders when encountering a violent or dangerous scene
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Footage shows the bull tailing several fleeing firefighters outside of a fire engine
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced a contract between the city and Sterlingwear of Boston to provide the gowns to ambulance services, fire departments and hospitals
It’s not always the big incidents that cause safety problems for fire service personnel
Officials said the other driver struck the engine on its rear driver’s side, causing it to spin a full 180 degrees and roll onto its side
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park’s pond and cliff-hiking area
Officials said several propane tanks fell into the warehouse when the roof partially collapsed
Four primary lifesaving missions that fire service leaders need to manage mass violence
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, firefighters face difficult questions related to protection efforts
Steven Todd Hallford, 51, was arrested after a patient reported during a medical call that he had sexually assaulted her
Former St. Paul Fire Training Officer Jovan Palmieri alleges that Chief Butch Inks gutted training staff and allowed “poorly performing” recruits to graduate
The firefighters had served in close quarters together while battling a 2,000-acre blaze in northeast Washington
Fire crews must work with EMS, police and other agencies to prepare and prevent independent operations that could compromise responder safety
Researchers say a 50-minute dry heat cycle in a household multicooker can sanitize N95 respirators without compromising the filter or fit
New Bedford fire union officials say the engine set to be cut responds to the most densely populated area of the city
Officials said the firefighter was struck in the chest by a piece of firefighting equipment while battling the blaze
A funeral was held for Beirut Fire Brigade Paramedic Sahar Fares, 24, on Thursday; Beirut’s governor said nine other firefighters were killed
All 27 firefighters of the Lemay Fire Protection District, including the fire chief and deputy chiefs, are quarantined pending further test results
