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.
Firefighters from seven departments responded to a commercial structure fire in Simsbury
Flint Fire Chief Theron Wiggins considers the council’s delay on purchasing new SCBA “a full attack upon the residents of this community”
A 24-foot box truck struck three Comstock Fire Department vehicles and a Kalamazoo sheriff’s office cruiser before rolling over and coming to rest
Waste management company officials said lithium-ion batteries are a common cause of garbage and recycling truck fires
FIRST and FDSOA are looking for career and volunteer fire departments to participate in a FEMA-funded safety culture assessment
The purchase of the vests comes after the Jeannette Fire Department responded to two fatal shootings in two months
Firefighter Chris Shell says he hopes the video, which has been viewed more than 2 million times, will encourage others to learn CPR
As part of a new pilot program, firefighters will be permitted to leave if the patient is deemed safe
What first responders need to know about asking for help, getting into treatment, and returning to work
Investigators are working to prevent 2,500 gallons of fuel from two burned Florida superyachts from leaking into waters
The potential for a confusing operational picture existed during the opening minutes of the response to the latest school shooting tragedy in Santa Clarita, California
Get organized to improve your speed on scene, ensure firefighter safety and get the most life out of critical tools
More than 30 firefighters responded to the blaze at the four-story apartment building, and one firefighter was injured due to a fall
Police said a man assaulted the firefighter because he was unhappy with how long it was taking to put out the fire
Because the fire that killed two people last week took place at a historical home owned by a government agency, the state could face legal repercussions
New technology tracks toxins and carcinogens to determine fireground exposure areas
The injury occurred when the firefighter fell through a hole in the floor at the home
Extra rungs above the roofline provide added ladder visibility, safety
The wrongful-death lawsuit, filed in federal court Monday, claims the vessel lacked adequate smoke detectors, firefighting equipment and emergency exits
Detailing cleaning frequency, machine types and operators, detergent and more
Fostering a learning environment at work means that no one gets to be an expert and stop at that
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Firefighters and a pump truck were evacuated from Station 7 when chunks of the concrete floor in the bay showered into the basement
The PSA, which was created nearly a month after an EMT was viciously attacked, talks about the consequences of assaulting EMS personnel
Officials noted the lack of ventilation, sprinkler systems and adequate space to clean equipment
The blaze that killed an 85-year-old woman began when a towel left on a gas heater ignited, according to the State Fire Marshal’s office
When a fire broke out next door, Indiana Firefighter Gregory Bare rescued two people minutes before on-duty firefighters arrived to extinguish the blaze
A firefighter managed to take the knife away from the man, but he reportedly continued to cause issues on scene
Video of apparatus colliding in intersection underscores need for driver training and intersection policies
As many residents pledge to “rebuild the ridge,” one wildfire mitigation expert fears the town is setting itself up for another disaster
One firefighter was hurt when a portion of a wall inside the building collapsed on him; the other firefighter suffered a medical emergency on scene
“Due to staffing,” only two of four dispatched units initially responded to retrieve a UNI worker they understood to be inside the campus’ compromised steam system
The ladder truck was blocking traffic during an extrication call when another vehicle crashed into it
Dry, dangerous winds that swept both ends of the state this week have mostly subsided, and forecasters predict an upcoming week of placid conditions
