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.
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
While this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
A wildfire that officials say was likely caused by human error and bolstered by ongoing drought has been burning in Everglades National Park since April 19
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Spiral plummeting from burning church in Baltimore underscores importance of setting up fireground collapse zones
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
Many county leaders have refused to sign the nine-page non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement required to obtain address lists for their 911 centers
The chief of the burn center said an increase in home cooking due to stay-at-home orders has led to an increase in patients needing emergency burn care
Share these COVID-19 myth busters with your communities and encourage them to seek direction from their healthcare providers
More than three dozen firefighters responded to the blaze; two were treated at a burn center after sustaining injuries
Miami-Dade’s emergency director said a shipment of masks meant for first responders and other front-line workers was “hijacked” on its way to the county
The forest fires near the site of the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster have persisted for almost three weeks, with strong winds complicating response efforts
The station, which has been closed for years, has become the new temporary home of one of the Rochester Fire Department’s engine companies
Firefighters said they were given no notice in advance before the station was closed due to COVID-19-related budget issues
Neighbors and a fire department rescue vehicle were struck as the man, who was later found dead, fired from within the residence
IAFC President Gary Ludwig offers leadership advice and explains how a new task force can offer guidance
How to protect your data as cybercriminals capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic
The downloadable PDF includes an Entry Screening Procedure step-by-step guide and self-screen checklist
Laredo Firefighter Guadalupe David de Luna, 42, was fatally shot in an apparent domestic altercation; an off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested
Putnam County 911 Dispatcher and former Lake Carmel Fire Chief Robert Shannon II, 49, died after becoming ill during a shift at the 911 center
Front-line workers can find information on PPE, priority testing, alternative housing, discounts and donations, self-care and childcare on the website
Motor vehicle collisions might be down nearly 50%, but don’t let down your guard on the roadway or neglect your extrication skills or training
The firefighters sustained minor injuries after the floor collapsed at the multi-story home
New research suggests that the smoke firefighters breathe on the front lines of wildfires is putting them at greater risk from the new coronavirus
Marrowbone Volunteer Firefighter Jimmy Belcher was cleaning up after a storm when he was hit, sustaining broken bones and head trauma
The Santa Fe Fire Department has adjusted its protocols in an effort to keep its personnel safe during the COVID-19 crisis
The chiefs requested a six-month ban in a letter to Colorado Gov. Jared Polis
Rapid Response EMS Paramedic Paul Novicki, 51, died Thursday; his partner has recovered from the disease
Fire-Dex says the AAMI Level 3-compliant garments exceed CDC guidelines for COVID-19 response
Two firefighters, including one who tested positive for COVID-19, said the suspension was unnecessary and will impact response times
The guidelines cover actions both employees and employers in essential industries, such as public safety, should take
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