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.
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A review of statements and resources from the USFA, NVFC, OSHA Training Institute Education and Firefighters Association of the State of New York
Wiggins Firefighter Kaille Randolph credits her seat belt and PPE with saving her life
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Miami Fire Rescue officials said many elderly and immobile occupants were rescued from balconies
Regular training helps agencies ensure their personnel are not only compliant but also prepared to handle the complexities of their roles
Firefighters faced hoarding conditions inside the burning Dorchester house, slowing the attack on the fire
Charlotte firefighters worked to stabilize the car on the ninth floor and keep it from falling
The latest methods and the strategic value of implementing Gas Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) devices
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New ordinance allows the fire chief to declare a building a “public nuisance” and have a structure torn down
The Heat and Health Index is a new tool that provides heat-health data at the ZIP code level
Firefighters had begun an interior attack on the 96-year-old building but switched to exterior operations
These products will improve visibility and keep you alert and comfortable
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
City council hearing finds that the proposed budget does not cover all recommended changes based on the Stricker Street fire that killed three firefighters
The Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) Fellowship recipients’ research focuses on the occupational health and safety of firefighters
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Two Worcester firefighters were injured while fighting a fire that claimed two occupants
A quick trip around the building can illuminate key factors related to victims, building access and fire location
A Denham Springs firefighter was injured when their fire engine was involved in a collision
The overcrowded club lacked the required exits, firewalls and fire alarms in the 1977 tragedy
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Freddy Flores succumbed to burn injuries after a fire inside a
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Videos show firefighters running to escape a collapsing wall during a fire in Pottsville
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A Londonderry firefighter was injured during an MVC that involved several auto maintenance chemicals
With an increased risk of developing skin cancer, firefighters should follow simple steps to avoid sunburn
Fire in an oven extended into the roof of the Fremont factory
Non-functioning sprinklers and other violations had been discovered in the arson investigation of the San Jose fire
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