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.
Andrew Klein details the commercial fire where light smoke turned violent eruption, plus what saved him and how he’s managing his mental health
More than 460 former CDC employees are being brought back after layoffs that gutted public health programs, including those tackling infectious disease, air quality and workplace safety
At SLEEP 2025, Dr. Nicole Bowles said Portland firefighters feel more balanced on the 1323 shift, despite less sleep and slightly worse performance
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
An initial inquiry report highlighted “significant systemic failings” by the LFB, including poor evacuation, command and communication procedures
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One firefighter suffered a minor burn and was taken by ambulance to a hospital and another who was burned more seriously was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento
Officials said the recall covers Ram 1500 models from 2014 through 2019 model years
“Mayor de Blasio, you need to do more to protect the men and women who protect and serve this city,” EMS Union Local 2507 president Oren Barzilay said
Officials said the responders were struck by a vehicle at the scene of a reported domestic disturbance
Firefighters have expressed concerns about the building they refer to as “cancer house,” because many who have worked there have been diagnosed with cancer
Thomas Wright broke free from the gurney restraint, bit the EMT and knocked him to the ground, then began stomping on his head
A downed tree that had fallen onto nearby power lines caused the house fire
A witness said the rigs were heading in opposite directions when one veered to avoid a car that had stopped in the road
Capt. Latorrence Norris and firefighter Vinnie Harper were stabbed by a patient while en route to a hospital last week
The Okla. firefighter, whose condition is unknown, was reportedly wounded in the head and face area
Several sites on and near the base now exceed state standards for human health for PFAS levels
The firefighter was transported to the hospital and was reported in stable condition
The firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment and a suspect was found and taken into custody
PG&E said it would begin turning off power to 800,000 customers amid forecasts of windy, dry weather that create extreme fire danger
As crews worked to block the roadway, a second driver, also believed to be impaired, crashed into a rig
8-year-old Tamia Price remembered the firefighters’ messages of knowing two ways out of the home
Firefighter Dan Ravenhorst was responding to a mobile home fire when he suffered a heart attack
If the bills are signed into law, firefighters would receive additional training for proper use and handling of firefighting foams with PFAS chemicals and decontamination procedures
Fire company officials said Lt. Mike Naylor was first pushed by a trooper when the lieutenant wanted to protect the people inside the car before the window was broken
Firefighters can be exposed to PFHxS and other PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam, exposure from contaminated PPE, managing PFAS foam wastes and contaminated fire stations
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