Training
To teach responder safety and traffic incident management to all disciplines.
Information Sharing
Across disciplines, promote conversation, disseminate news, and break new ground.
Reports | News | Practices | Public Education
Data Gathering
To track emergency responder struck by incidents on the roadway so we can prevent future tragedies.
THE SAFETY FEED
The Safety Feed
Respondersafety News
News stories related to the broad subject of traffic incident management and responder safety at roadway incidents.
- National Crash Responder Safety Week Nov. 18-22nd 2024
- The Emergency Responder Safety Institute Releases Video Highlighting New Retrofitted Technology for Traffic Units
- The Emergency Responder Safety Institute Releases Traffic Incident Management in the Wildland-Urban Interface
- Struck-By Database Analysis Identifies Base Period and Second Period Trends to Monitor and Considerations for the Future
- New Helmet Standard Specifically for Roadway Responses Published
The Safety Feed
Line of Duty Deaths
News stories about responders struck and killed while working roadway incidents.
- (FL) 2 Florida deputies killed, 1 injured in major crash
- (NJ) Paterson tow truck driver struck, killed on Route 19 while helping disabled vehicle
- (AR) Vehicle strikes and kills tow truck operator in Desha County
- (TX) Texas Deputy Constable Fatally Struck by Alleged Distracted Driver
- (TX) Texas State Trooper Kevin Ramirez Vasquez dies in Ector County
The Safety Feed
Struck By Incidents
News stories about struck-by-vehicle incidents involving emergency responders and/or their vehicles.
- (SC)(Close Call) Police seek tips for truck seen driving through Myrtle Beach fire scene
- (FL)(04-01-2022) SR-408 in Orlando reopens after driver dies after crashing into 2 fire trucks
- (PA)(03-29-2022) Firefighter struck, dragged by car while responding to call in Franklin County
- (LA)(03-11-2022) Semi-truck hits parked firetruck on I-10 forcing firefighter over ledge of overpass
- (MD)(01-02-2022) Montgomery County Engine Struck at Crash Scene
ResponderSafety Podcast
Episode 12: Safe Teen Driving With Tammy Guido
Editorial Column
Where Is the Data on Emergency Personnel Being Struck By Vehicles?
For the Public
“Know What We Know” Safe Driving Push Card
“Slow Down Move Over” Safe Driving PSA
“Leave Your Phone Alone” Safe Driving PSA
“It’s No Picnic Out Here” Safe Driving PSA
Highway Visitors Center Loop Video
“Move It” Emergency Actions PSA
Distracted Driving PSAs
Roadway Incident Response Facts Infographic
How to Safely Pass an Emergency Scene
