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 tragic accident that killed Plainville Firefighter Raymond Moreau has sparked renewed focus on equipment safety, declining volunteer numbers and emerging health risks
Fire crews from eight departments helped battle a fully involved house fire in Windham
FEMA is proposing nearly $1 billion in cuts to grant programs that public safety agencies use to strengthen disaster preparedness
Some first responders in the Quad-Cities are reporting an uptick in calls requiring extra PPE
Police say the man repeatedly stated that he had HIV during the incident and spat “brownish-red” saliva onto the firefighter-paramedic’s arm
Firefighters were battling a blaze at a suspected illegal marijuana grow house when the patio roof collapsed
North Patchogue Firefighters Justin Owen and Steven Welsh managed to pull the 12-year-old out of the water at Smith Point Beach
The San Antonio Fire Department is investigating what caused the apparatus to roll away with no one inside
Fire service leaders face a new challenge in being deemed ‘guilty by association’ during recent national emergencies
Six takeaways from the USFA, NHTSA best practices to protect fire and EMS providers responding to incidents of civil unrest
17 firefighters were transported for evaluation after battling the blaze at Naval Base San Diego
Firefighters were forced to retreat from the interior of the historic building due to falling roofing and debris
One of the firefighters needed to be transported and others were treated at the scene
One firefighter is in critical condition; the other suffered serious injuries
A firefighter’s guide to building loads, forces and hazards
Firefighters say the fire at Zion National Park’s Emergency Operations Center caused limited damage thanks to the building’s fire suppression system
Officials say a pickup truck and box truck collided head on, injuring Boynton Beach Fire Capt. Jeff Power and his family
The engine overturned Wednesday afternoon and landed among trees on the side of a highway
The Ohio Fire Chief’s Association reported that the gunman yelled obscenities about first responders before shooting the former firefighter in the arms
Five steps fire departments can share with their communities to minimize wildfire risk
Audio published by union officials reportedly reveals a shift commander telling firefighters they will be considered “AWOL” if they leave work to get tested
Last year was also the first year since 1977 with no multiple-fatality incidents, according to the NFPA’s report released this week
One firefighter was seriously injured as crews battled the blaze in extreme heat
The two first responders, who pleaded guilty to falsifying reports about the incident, may be protected from civil liability under the controversial doctrine
The motorcyclist was injured in the crash, which occurred while the apparatus was responding to a fire
Officials say the captain tried to intervene when a man threatened another firefighter with a knife
Officials said the fireworks being set off by a crowd of about 40 people also caused damage to emergency vehicles
Authorities said Jackson Firefighter Otto “OJ” Love Jr., 47, was shot multiple times after an off-duty car crash
Oakland Firefighters Local 55 posted about the incident that occurred amidst hundreds of calls for service on July 4
A pregnant woman and infant were also injured in the collision
San Francisco saw at least 100 fires Saturday night, with dozens more in nearby counties
The 2-year-old boy, the son of volunteer firefighter, found a gun in a vehicle at the Shackle Island Fire Station
Facing mounting fiscal challenges, many departments are forced to eliminate or reduce training, fire prevention, travel and physicals
