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Fire Fighters, Fire Safety, and Hazard Preventions are the main topic on Emergency Live. Read our case reports, stories and opinions regarding the professionals involved in unsafe and hazardous environment with fire and chemical exposures.
Women in the Fire Service: From Early Pioneers to Distinguished Leaders
Increasing the Female Presence in the Technical and Operational Roles of the Italian Fire Service
The Pioneering Entry of Women into the Fire Service
In 1989, the National Fire Service in Italy saw a historic moment: the entry of the…
Italy: Firefighter Competition - Guide to the Selection of 189 Posts
Public Competition at the National Fire Service: An Opportunity for Logistics-Management Inspectors
The National Fire Department is one of the most fundamental bodies for the safety and well-being of our country. In addition to…
The consequences of fires - what happens after the tragedy
The long-term effects of fires: environmental, economic and social damage
In certain parts of the world it is normal to have fires every year. For example, in Alaska there is the famous 'Fire Season' and in Australia there are Bushfires…
Salt water exposure: A new threat for owners of electric vehicles
Tesla issues safety guidance for owners of vehicles exposed to saltwater
In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, Florida electric vehicle owners are facing an unexpected and potentially dangerous threat: saltwater exposure. The recent incident…
The Role of the Firefighters in Dealing with Climate Emergencies
How Firefighters Combat Record Heat Consequences and Provide Prevention Solutions
With the increase in extreme weather phenomena due to climate change, record heat events are becoming more frequent and intense in many parts of the world.…
Devastating Flames, Smoke and Ecological Crisis - An Analysis of Causes and Consequences
Canada's fires choke America - the reason why
Tragedies can be many things, sometimes even ecological, but sometimes the consequences can be truly dramatic.
In this case, we have to talk about the various fires that raged in Canada, and…
Bad weather Emilia Romagna and Marche (Italy), the commitment of the firefighters continues
Italy / Rescue operations have been going on for forty-eight hours following the wave of bad weather affecting Emilia Romagna and the Marches, the major criticalities remain between the provinces of Forlì Cesena and Ravenna
Russia: 'Through Time' travelling exhibition on vintage fire-fighting equipment in Ufa
A mobile exhibition of fire-fighting equipment 'Through Time' was held in Ufa (Central Russia): residents and guests of the capital of Bashkortostan were able to take a closer look at fire-fighting equipment from different eras
Fires, smoke inhalation and burns: symptoms, signs, rule of nine
Fires are an important cause of injury, death and economic damage. Smoke inhalation-induced damage leads to a dramatic worsening of mortality in burn patients: in these cases, smoke inhalation damage is added to burn damage, with often…
Fires, smoke inhalation and burns: stages, causes, flash over, severity
Fires are a major cause of injury, death and economic damage. Fires inside homes, which are the context in which the largest number of burns in the civilian population occur, are responsible for more than 80% of deaths