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 61-year-old man died after a lightning strike at an archery range during a Cub Scounts event, with other victims, including children, suffering burns and other injuries
Coeur d’Alene Fire Department Engineer David Tysdal begins specialized spinal recovery after surviving attack that killed two battalion chiefs
The Sacramento firefighter was injured while rendering aid to a man who had jumped through a window
Plum Grove Volunteer Fire Department Chief Christopher Loftin said several children were inside the station during a family event when shots were fired nearby
Jacksonville firefighters suffered burn injuries during fire attack operations at a cargo ship fire
How firefighters are being impacted by the protests and riots following the death of George Floyd
Five considerations for patient assessment, scene safety and patient handoff when responding off duty
Firefighters said there were “too many [containers] to count” and the hazmat team was called
The would-be robber saw chainsaws but fled the scene without taking anything
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
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