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.
Staffed by retired volunteers, the canteen from Independent Hose Company delivers hot meals, snacks and hydration to crews during incidents across Frederick County
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The Ogdenburg Department of Public Safety said on social media firefighters identified the structure as suitable for exterior fire operations only thanks to prior knowledge and thorough pre-planning
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
The CovidWatch research project plans to follow more than 200 front-line workers for six months to understand their work-related risks
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
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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
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