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.
While good for protecting your eyesight, be aware that wearing sunglasses as a first responder could be seen as intimidation
First responders recovering from a violent attack are best served by counselors with specific training and certification
Crews should train on implementing IRICs and placing rescue tools, all while following key standards
“There’s going to be firefighters that die because of this,” said one union official who served 15 years as a firefighter with the USFS
Rescue crews endured freezing waters, jet fuel exposure and trauma while recovering victims from the Potomac River
A positive experience with a firefighter is sometimes all it takes to motivate someone to consider a new vocation
Detailing how the Yarnell Hill Fire tragedy unfolded and the community’s determination to honor the 19 fallen firefighters
Learn the lesson when the action is just a mistake, not a tragedy
Ignoring PASS alarms highlights need to better manage false activations and maintain situational awareness
It’s in the face of disaster that we come together as a community
Saegertown crews battling a fire at Parker Lord Corp. were thrown by a powerful blast but escaped with minor injuries
Icy conditions contributed to a Spokane quint crashing into a house and an engine crashing into two vehicles on one call
FDNY Chief Kevin Woods said that the stability of the building was so bad that firefighters were ordered out and switched to an exterior attack
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
Explaining a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, how it occurs and how it can be prevented
Funding for Lowell and Tewksbury fire departments of over $70K helped improve firefighter safety and fireground operations
Ibrahim details his own mayday experience and shares his take on proactive vs. reactive RIT
It’s a simple way for company officers and incident commanders to enhance the group after-action review
Fire gloves have come a long way from the stiff fits that allowed you to pick up nothing more than a Halligan
Understanding how NFPA 1970 addresses PFAS in fire gear
The CHAD program started in 1992 after 13-month-old Chad Bodine was injured in a car crash that killed his babysitter, leaving emergency responders unable to identify him
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
Fire from the 164-year-old abandoned St. Louis church extended into four other abandoned structures
Four Colorado Springs firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in below-freezing weather
Springfield firefighters rescued one person trapped in a house fire where a revolver that was left out discharged, striking a captain
The Science Alliance team is looking for proposals for both “FRED Talks” and presentations focused on putting science into practice at fire departments
A rugged landscape complicates fire suppression efforts, requiring specialized tactics and training to overcome challenges
The newest state-of-the-industry survey spotlights aggressive fireground tactics and fire service safety culture
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
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