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.
Firefighters used a ladder pipe on a compressed natural gas-powered truck fire to avoid being injured by an explosion
Part 1 – Through verification efforts, firefighters gain confidence that their gear will be better cleaned – one less source of ongoing contamination exposure
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Despite overwhelming evidence that they work, firefighters still don’t use seat belts; this three-step process explains why and offers solutions
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
Lowell Fire Chief Phil Charron said one firefighter had to bail out a window due to the intense fire conditions
Chesterfield County firefighters found the surprising cause of an oven explosion
More than 80 firefighters worked on the rescue, along with a “complete medical team,” LAFD said; Two rescuers were treated for heat exhaustion with one hospitalized
Utility officials said the fire was limited to one of 24 battery storage containers at the 30-megawatt facility in Escondido
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
When it comes to threats on scene, train your internal response to work for you, not against
A safety notice issued after Pontious’ death instructs firefighters never to get within 15 feet of a burning heavy equipment vehicle
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue has placed three employees on leave amid an investigation into the death of an instructor’s son during an unsanctioned training event
A panel on suicide awareness in the fire service highlights mental health challenges, risk factors, and resources for firefighters
The new Watertown fire engine had been delayed due to supply chain issues and a workforce shortage related to the OVID-19 pandemic
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A four-alarm fire in Brooklyn extended through the cockloft of several attached residential structures
Strong policies must be bolstered by training and enforcement
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
Memorial for Fire Police Officer Shawn Giles highlights the roadway dangers for first responders
First responders worked to find signs of life inside an excavator buried under rocks and boulders at a quarry in Sterling
Many voltage testers pull double-duty with bonus features
Firefighters reportedly had to wait for an OSHA permit before entering the pipe
Activists expect bigger crowds and more robust demonstrations through the week
A call for an unresponsive driver turned violent for Rowan County first responders
The Los Angeles County Fire Department released a summary of the front-loader fire and explosion that killed Firefighter Andrew Pontious
The potential impacts of wearable technology are becoming impossible to ignore
The firefighter had stopped to render aid at an MVC near Georgetown
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