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.
A review of 13 investigations highlights three actions fire departments can take to reduce firefighter risk in the wildland-urban interface
Welfare check calls may seem routine, but they can escalate fast — learn the critical questions to ask dispatch and the red flags to watch for before knocking
One firefighter is in serious condition after being injured during a fire on Staten Island where an elderly person was trapped
Hannover Fairs USA CEO Larry Turner discusses the complexities involved with launching a new firefighter trade show
Jerome Anthony Burke, 52, put up a fight after mistaking one of the EMS personnel for the manager of the store who kicked him out earlier that day
Hazmat training should include the four types of radiation, and how time, distance and shielding can protect firefighters from exposure
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
Near-Miss Report underscores the dangers of distracted or dangerous driving on all types of roadways
Port Jervis Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas McKeon was sleeping in front of the bay doors and was killed after being struck by an ambulance responding to a call
Defense attorney, Tony Serra, used his opening witness to suggest that fire officials missed an opportunity to flag hazards at the Fruitvale neighborhood warehouse
The five-day event will highlight the latest strategies and operations, cutting edge technology and advances in safety
The paramedics immediately radioed for help from police but wrestled the gun away from the man on their own
William Tolley, 42, of Bethpage, plummeted to the ground fighting a Ridgewood, Queens, apartment fire on April 20, 2017
Hyrum Nielsen was riding a motorcycle when he hit a tree and was ejected from the seat
Video of powerful master stream striking firefighters in aerial bucket underscores importance of safety belt
Firefighters, family and members of the community will gather at the Charleston Nine Memorial Park to pay respects to the nine firefighters that lost their lives 12 years ago
Amping up security at the firehouses comes in the aftermath of the “Operation Bread, White and Blues” drug-rings case, in which former Middletown fire Lt. Paul G. Smith, of Deerpark, pleaded guilty as a drug trafficker
Firefighters should be familiar with fireworks-focused standards and state regulations
Chief Trauernicht is looking for “firefighters brave enough to be champions of the cause”
Dennis C. Straight, 59, was struck by a vehicle while working a wreck near a S.C. highway intersection
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Five Near-Miss reports highlight unique danger present during vehicle fires
A 57-page report released by NIOSH details how inactive sprinklers, previous structure collapses and other factors led to the 2018 death of two York City Fire Department firefighters
A review of basic fire development, tactical approaches and residential building construction
The Washington Department of Labor and Industries launched the investigation in May, after receiving an anonymous complaint
Problem-solving is crippled when leaders fail to take bold and decisive action
Can NIOSH capture the impact of department culture rooted in unsafe actions?
The Clay County sheriff’s office said Timothy Stewart, 43, “became extremely intoxicated and set fire to the residence”
Twice this spring, the Forest Service has encountered drones while its aircraft have been flying over wildfires
Firefighters for Walt Disney World’s private government say they’re understaffed and that poses a safety risk as the Florida theme park resort grows
After an exchange of words at the scene of a motorcycle accident, Tiverton Fire Department Capt. Craig Committo allegedly choked the tow truck employee
During the firefight, an explosion occurred, sending metal pieces from the vehicle’s engine compartment flying, striking a firefighter
An eye-opening book leads to uneasy reflection about past behavior on the fireground
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