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.
A rugged landscape complicates fire suppression efforts, requiring specialized tactics and training to overcome challenges
The newest state-of-the-industry survey spotlights aggressive fireground tactics and fire service safety culture
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown’s Skid Row
Tulsa Fire Department Capt. Greg Delozier’s home was struck by lightning Friday morning as storms caused damage throughout the region
The agreement had allowed the 911 center to mark virus patients’ addresses with a respiratory alert flag
Home Fire Sprinkler Week aims to spread awareness about sprinklers and home fire safety through online resources
The fire chief said he went against his training and abandoned his command position to search for the firefighter
Leather or composite? Traditional or techy? New York or Houston? Debate abounds – and so do the choices
The fire and police chiefs of the city of Schenectady responded to the prospect of losing 33 firefighter-medics and 40 police officers
A new enemy prompts strategy sessions akin to the World War II generals planning for battle
Detailing disinfection, sanitation and decontamination for PPE reuse
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Officials say a large chunk of plaster ceiling fell on all three firefighters during an apartment blaze Sunday
The whistleblower said the agency has refused to send the unused masks to first responders and healthcare workers
The Gary Sinise Foundation partnered with Cooper Tires to give back to first responders during Public Service Recognition Week
The state’s top public safety official issued a report asserting the 50,000 respirators distributed to first responders were “authentic” after the CDC’s warning
A simple shift in mindset to help every engineer avoid and survive a collision
Tips for staying positive and focused on the community during times of high stress
Fire department incident command procedures should address initial actions, staffing and command transfer
A proposed ballot measure would help the county raise money to replace the system, which has failed more than four times in the last seven months
COVID-19 has added a layer of complexity and concern to the work of America’s first responders
A person of interest was taken into custody after the shooting, which left the firefighter hospitalized with several gunshot wounds
Firefighters were responding to a fire alarm when the engine hit standing water and crashed
University of Washington Physicians discuss false-positive rates and the work ahead to study COVID-19 immunity
Firefighters will be tested during shift changes at stations that have had several virus cases
Through the fire chief’s eyes: Navigating a pandemic to protect our people
The New Hampshire Fire Marshal’s Office explained proper methods for sterilizing face masks while warning that microwaving them can start fires
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell about how data impacts decision-making in the fire service
The department found plans online to build the boxes themselves
A total of 44 personnel responded to the apartment blaze officials say began with a barbecue grill left unattended on a balcony
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