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 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
Boston Fire Commissioner Paul Burke said the fire could burn for days due to the deep piles of construction materials inside
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Carbon monoxide is a silent killer, produced whenever fuel burns—from car engines and boat motors to gas-powered generators and propane heaters
What first responders can learn about fatigue management from the U.S. Army’s doctrine on readiness
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
How to safely mitigate incidents with half-stories
After a Delray Beach fire truck collided with a Brightline train, fallout continues with ride-alongs suspended, administrators recusing themselves and investigations into licensing and safety
The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
Mountain Gate firefighters paused emergency response operations, citing safety concerns over faulty gear that fails to meet industry standards
“We do enter vacants, we do not enter Code X,” PIO John Marsh said about the policy during the rowhome fire on North Fulton Avenue
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
A community guide for preventing and extinguishing electrical fires
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
A new survey of over 6,000 New York first responders reveals alarming mental health struggles, with high rates of stress, burnout, depression and anxiety
The longtime volunteer, safety and health advocate underscores the power of showing your members you care
A well-executed chief’s inspection can mean the difference between a department that is merely functional and one that excels
A unique tie back by Wichita firefighters left several readers giving their thoughts on who should have done the work
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
With sleep deprivation being directly linked to poor decision-making, physical ability and communication, firefighters must be well-rested on and off the job
Concord-Green Township Fire Department Chief Ralph Stegbauer and Firefighter Jeffery Skaggs were killed when the mechanical lift they were in fell over
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