Safety & Health

The Firehouse.com Safety & Health product category is a collection of information, product listings for researching various firefighter safety and health resources, including PPE, SCBA, rehab, fitness, behavioral and mental health, accountability and firefighter tracking and safety wear options.
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firefighter dangers downed power lines Billy Goldfeder
July 10, 2025
Billy Goldfeder found that the circumstances of a fire at a firefighter's house serve as a great reminder of the importance of size-up for downed power lines and the danger to...
Newly appointed Prince George’s County fire chief collapses during fireworks safety demo
July 3, 2025
Fire Chief Thelmetria 'Meme' Michaelides, sworn in Monday, thanked Prince George's paramedics who provided immediate care.
Arrest made after firefighter attacked in Vallejo
July 1, 2025
The firefighter was hit in the head while driving an engine in Vallejo, and managed to maintain control.
Firefighters Shot Near Canfield Mountain in Coeur D'Alene
June 30, 2025
Two firefighters were killed and several others were injured after firefighters responded to a brush fire at Canfield Mountain near Coeur d'Alene,
Fort Myers Beach Fire District Eliminates Battalion Chief Positions
June 27, 2025
A 4-1 vote from the Fort Myers Beach Fire Commission means the department will lose their battalion chiefs.
Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District
Waynesville Fire Department Heavy Rescue Suffers Blown Tire
June 26, 2025
The driver of the Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District's heavy rescue was injured in the crash.