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 Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
The Kansas City Fire Department said the firefighter sustained significant injuries after being struck at the scene of a MVC
Three firefighters and 12 passengers were injured when the Brightline train struck a Delray Beach fire truck responding to an apartment fire
Captain Richard Birt shares a bread-and-butter approach to mitigating residential structure fires involving solar panel and energy storage systems
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
The Norwalk Fire Department was recognized for reducing workers’ compensation costs by 27% annually as part of its commitment to firefighter health and safety
Exercises, techniques, and routines designed to maximize readiness, prevent injuries and boost resilience
“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
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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
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
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
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