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 crew of the Morning Midas evacuated after failing to control a fire near Alaska’s Aleutian Islands; 3,000 vehicles, including 800 electric cars, were onboard
Use these planning tools, prompts and ideas to support behavioral health in your department
This structural design allows heat and smoke to travel rapidly between floors, reaching the attic or upper levels before visible signs appear
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
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
The volunteers got to work sewing new elastics for the older masks
An ambulance responding to a car crash was temporarily blocked from moving by protestors
Three firefighters were injured in the rollover that occurred while heading to the helo crash site
Antifa has become one of the most prominent militant groups at protests
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
The police chief said the man’s actions were “noble” but “extremely dangerous” and he had to be restrained by officers and firefighters
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
The suspects allegedly destroyed city-owned property, including a construction trailer, according to investigators
During an emotional news conference, Chief Will Smith described how officers had to force their way through a crowd to clear a path for the fire department
The union condemned those who have “interrupted” peaceful protests and directed violence at firefighters and EMS providers
EMS providers know positional asphyxiation can kill, and have a professional and moral obligation to object to it
The Gastonia ladder truck was en route to clean up a fuel spill when it collided with a sedan
Tips for fighting the failure to lead at an individual and organizational level
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
During the operation, smoke began coming from the roof, forcing firefighters to evacuate and fight the fire from outside
Firefighters will train at their assigned stations using online classes and training materials
A citywide review will examine how businesses store volatile materials after the blast that injured 12 firefighters
Floodwaters rose after the breach of a trouble dam on the Tittabawassee River; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the major flooding “a historic event”
Senators Lisa Murkowski, Joe Manchin and Tom Udall asked for PPE and improved virus testing as peak fire season approaches
The Wilmington Fire Department plans to buy 60 vests for firefighter-EMTs responding to shooting or stabbing incidents
An ideal collapse zone is set up to be at a minimum 1.5 times the height of the building to provide a large enough buffer zone
Los Angeles Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas said he did not notice a safety placard warning firefighters of potential hazards at the warehouse
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
Seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack
Officials say an elderly man was taken to the hospital after crashing into a fire truck carrying three firefighters
River Falls Firefighter-EMT Eddie Nicholson, 62, was clearing the speedway after a collision when a bus rolled onto him
As of Sunday morning, three firefighters have been discharged from the hospital and two are in critical but stable condition
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