Firefighter injuries: The role of PPE in prevention and protection Data from the NFPA report “Firefighter Injuries on the Fireground” can guide us toward better use of PPE to mitigate injuries
4 important considerations for victims of collapsed structures Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
Ind. firefighter injured after pant leg catches fire The Chesterton firefighter was injured while battling a brush fire at a construction site Thursday
Mich. FF suffers burns battling commercial structure fire Officials said the heat from the fire caused the firefighter to be burned by his own sweat under his protective gear
Retired FF says hospital refused to treat him for not wearing mask Retired Firefighter John Wetter says he was left with permanent lung damage after responding to a hazmat incident and that he should have been accommodated under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Should firefighters be provided body armor for responses? Why ballistic protection is now a necessity, plus 5 steps for how departments can add body armor to their equipment cache
Multiple firefighters suffer 'significant injuries' in explosion in Los Angeles Video shows moment of blast that injured 11 LAFD firefighters battling a one-story commercial building fire near downtown's Skid Row
FDIC 2019 Quick Take: 10 policies your fire department needs Fire department policies go beyond liability to increase firefighter safety and reduce the risk for preventable injuries and line of duty deaths
Fire doesn’t discriminate, but gender plays a role in firefighter safety Research shows that female firefighters face different risks than their male counterparts