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 Aurora firefighters used a spotlight on a marked patrol car and forced the officer to swerve, leading to disciplinary action and transfers
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether the original murder charge should stand in the 2022 death of a Cleveland firefighter
The hundreds of N95 masks received from both the national and state stockpile were expired, most by at least 10 years
The three firefighters were not informed by the county health department or hospital that a patient they transported had died from the virus
Personnel will instead be asked to wear masks and monitor for symptoms in order to prevent staffing shortages
A Seattle Police Department warehouse will serve as the first testing site in the country reserved for first responders, officials say
Fire service leaders share the measures to help minimize COVID-19 spread among members and their families
Shows such as “Station 19,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor” are donating real PPE used as props to firefighter-medics, doctors and nurses
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
Officials say the firefighter sustained second-degree burns to his hands at the blaze that spread between three houses
Santa Clara County has decided to expedite COVID-19 testing for emergency personnel in the hopes of avoiding staffing shortages
Firefighters in Glendale, which has four cases, have stepped up to help residents who are isolating due to age or underlying health conditions
Officials said federal privacy laws mean first responders can’t be told if they came in contact with a patient who tested positive for the virus
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
One of the firefighters sustained an arm injury and the other suffered a concussion
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
Miami Beach Commissioner Ricky Arriola drew ire for saying first responders could “take one for the team” during the outbreak
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Saturday that a Brooklyn firefighter tested positive; shifts for firefighters and EMS have been modified in response to the outbreak
Ambulance services asked to maintain normal operations during COVID-19 pandemic but are given exceptions to staffing, equipment and drug requirements
The firefighters responded to a cardiac arrest call and resuscitated the patient
The task force will share ways fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities
Maintaining mission readiness: return to work guidelines for police, fire and EMS after a COVID-19 quarantine
The firefighters from Miami-Dade County and Reedy Creek Fire and Rescue have been quarantined after a conference attendee tested positive this week
The two companies will pay a total of about $16,000 for safety violations prior to the 2019 explosion that killed Capt. Michael Bell
The fire department is currently tracking the status of 46 who may have been exposed
Organizers said they are working with the venue and Indiana officials to schedule new conference dates
Two triple-decker homes were destroyed in the massive blaze that raged for several hours
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
Scott A. Major allegedly punched the volunteer firefighter who had asked him to move his vehicle that was blocking apparatus responding to a fire
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