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.
One firefighter was flown to a burn hospital after a controlled burn in Sheridan County got out of control
A comprehensive look at the evolution of aerial fire apparatus and its pivotal role in firefighting history and operations
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
How to maintain firefighter safety while mitigating an incident involving solar panels or energy storage systems
Elizabeth Fire Protection District firefighters were injured while battling a large grass fire
Vital firefighter-focused programs are coming to a screeching halt as a result of the recent NIOSH layoffs, undoing thousands of hours of work by dedicated researchers
The Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the WTC Health Program are also casualties in this latest government program reduction in force
How Technology Summit International and the new Tech Talk Tuesday video series bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical fireground applications
NIOSH faces layoffs of staff working on firefighter safety initiatives like the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer and line-of-duty death investigations
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
In Troy, officials are working to remove Red X signs from marked buildings by investing in repairs rather than demolitions
What if you could detect airborne chemical threats without ever setting foot in the hot zone?
The thermal imaging expert details how TICs can help firefighters be ‘intelligently aggressive’
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Three firefighters were hurt while battling the Staten Island house fire and fourth was hurt when a vehicle crashed into a department vehicle
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue firefighters broke several safety policies and rules during training in an acquired structure
A former sheriff and a volunteer firefighter created a bill that makes harassing first responders engaged in their lawful duty a first-degree misdemeanor
Syracuse firefighters rushed into the former Sisters of St. Francis convent, battling flames on the fourth floor, but were forced to retreat just minutes before the roof began to collapse
Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
The Lanark Fire Protection District said one of two firefighters injured in a grass fire has undergone several surgeries and is listed in serious condition
The Junction Fire Company tanker was responding to a brush fire when it was struck by another vehicle
A man who barricaded himself inside his Ypsilanti Township apartment for hours during a standoff with police was eventually removed after fire forced him onto a balcony
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
Electrical fires caused an estimated 295 deaths, 900 injuries and over $1.2 billion in property loss in one year alone
A roundup of the many features at work to keep you safe
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service
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- N.H. fire chief resigns after refusing to risk firefighter safety over budget
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- Los Angeles County firefighters injured when fire engine overturns
- Burning truck carrying li-ion batteries shuts down Calif. interstate for over 40 hours
- ‘The volume of fire was unbelievable': Conn. firefighters battle 4-alarm blaze