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.
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure your community is prepared for a major storm
Two Montgomery County firefighters and a civilian were hurt when a tanker collided with a vehicle while responding to a call
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
When the firefighter told the teens to stop, one of the boys punched him in the back of the head
A passenger involved in a car crash was arrested and charged with obstructing emergency services after he began yelling and approaching firefighters on scene
The firefighter told the kids to stop taunting a nearby couple when he was sucker-punched
Kearny fire officials said the blaze at the Alden Leads chlorine plant in Hudson County was reported Friday night and burned into Saturday
An incident highlighted how perception is everything in communications with community members
Remember any patient can turn violent, and make a patient assessment/search a part of your situational awareness approach to scene safety
A factor in the decision, officials said, was a decreasing trend in the number of annual fire shelter deployments
Medical call turns violent, leaving firefighter dead, police officer and bystander wounded
A procession was held overnight in Milwaukee as the firefighter’s body was brought to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office
Branch Chief Brandon Torres shares what it’s like to work for the Grand Canyon National Park’s Emergency Services program
Use these scenarios to practice monitoring air consumption, operating the SCBA in PPE and buddy breathing
Mold and a surprise backup of raw sewage in the Cohasset Fire Station has the town’s firefighters concerned
Two rescue units are being equipped with AeroClave decontamination units and isolation capsules for safe transport
The emergency response was delayed for both firefighters until downed power lines could be shut off
Departments should proactively check with members about gear fit, not expect firefighters to complain when it doesn’t
Falmouth Fire Department purchased 25 armored vests and helmets, known as ballistics gear, which will be placed on fire trucks and in ambulances and provided to command staff
The washing machine — called a gear extractor — allows both full-time and volunteer firefighters to clean their gear onsite and more frequently
An unsecure scene presents the potential for violence, and a risk to firefighter safety
Justin Curtis Price was placed on unpaid leave by the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department pending an internal investigation
Fire erupts at new Florida warehouse not yet preplanned by fire department
Every frontline fire apparatus will be equipped with a thermal camera
More firefighter near-miss reports are expected from these facilities with unique hazards to employees and firefighters
Eleven firefighters were among the 37 people who were hospitalized, and one of the injured firefighters was among the seven in critical but stable condition
