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.
Ditch the “I’ll get to that later” mindset
Fire from the 164-year-old abandoned St. Louis church extended into four other abandoned structures
Four Colorado Springs firefighters were injured while fighting a house fire in below-freezing weather
Springfield firefighters rescued one person trapped in a house fire where a revolver that was left out discharged, striking a captain
The Science Alliance team is looking for proposals for both “FRED Talks” and presentations focused on putting science into practice at fire departments
A rugged landscape complicates fire suppression efforts, requiring specialized tactics and training to overcome challenges
The newest state-of-the-industry survey spotlights aggressive fireground tactics and fire service safety culture
The Santa Ana winds mirror the self-generated fire winds following German air raids on the city of London during World War II
While this year is certainly not the first Inauguration Day, it is the first one for a candidate who has already experienced two assassination attempts
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
Philadelphia’s roving fire unit aims to get warming fires from burning out of control
The Sterling firefighter is in critical condition
Delray’s vice mayor is questioning if firefighters might have had issues with their licenses after the chief sent out a memo on driver’s license requirements after the crash
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Kansas City firefighters withdrew from the building and switched to defensive operations minutes before the roof collapsed
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A Broussard Fire Department captain underwent neck surgery for injuries he sustained when part of a brick wall collapsed on him and two other firefighters
At least 30 people, including two New Orleans Police officers, were transported to five local hospitals for injuries
A new law to keep bystanders from interfering with first responders goes into effect in 2025
A Delray Beach spokesperson said three firefighters are in stable condition after their ladder truck was struck by a train while responding to a call
Three Vancouver firefighters were injured after a downed power line caused several fires
Authorities said a man died after fire engulfed his Bradford home after a standoff
Teresa Crisman is the recipient of the IFSTA Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education
Grant funds are the lifeline of the volunteer fire service so we must set ourselves up for success in the application process
A judge ruled that the accusations as drafted did not support a reasonable inference that the fire department acted to harm the firefighters
My personal journey proves the power of NFPA 1582 physicals in detecting cancer and cardiac abnormalities
Report identifies preventable failures in communication, planning, execution and leadership on and before July 13 incident
Without routine inspections and incident preplanning, crews are responding to an information black hole
The Roswell and Allentown departments will receive the Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award at the 35th Annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner
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