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Fire/EMS providers put themselves on the front lines of danger everyday in order to save and protect the lives of others. However, there is another essential goal: getting home safely at the end of the day.
The IAFC/IAFF have designated June 22 - 28 as the 2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week, in an effort to institute a strong culture of health and safety within the Fire/EMS service. Join us as FireRescue1 presents special coverage, exclusive articles and crucial tips to keep you and your colleagues safe on the job.
The IAFC/IAFF have designated June 22 - 28 as the 2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week, in an effort to institute a strong culture of health and safety within the Fire/EMS service. Join us as FireRescue1 presents special coverage, exclusive articles and crucial tips to keep you and your colleagues safe on the job.
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 Lead by Example in Vehicle Safety
When I was asked to write an article that would address this year's Safety Week, I was initially struck with writer's block. Unfortunately within a few short days I found myself facing a situation that provided me with ample material to write about.Full Column  How NFPA 1500 Applies to Firefighter PPE
Fully implementing NFPA 1500, especially sections addressing PPE, is a major focus of Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week.Full Column  Do You Have Enough People to Be Safe?
As I recently concluded my tenure as chief to move on to the next chapter of my fire service career, I sat down to ask my crew one simple question: "Do you have enough people to be safe?"Full Column  Getting Safely to the Scene
Fifteen firefighters were killed in 2006 alone responding to and returning from the scene. Volunteers have gained a bad rep for responding, both in our personal and emergency vehicles. It's time we changed that to save not only the lives we are responsible for but our own, too.Full Column Key Areas for Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week
NFPA 1500 sets the minimum safety guidelines for personnel involved in rescue, fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous-materials operations and special operations.Full Column |
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Safety Spotlight |
 Department Spotlight: Safety, Health and Survival Week
Fire/EMS 2008 Safety, Health and Survival Week presented a great opportunity for the fire service, at every level of organization, to focus on the unique risks that members face every day. The San Francisco Fire Department distributed a Safety, Health and Survival Week general order to each of its 42 stations, in the hopes of reaching its 1,800 firefighters.
Full Article  NFPA 1500: Making Firefighter Safety Standard
The heightened emphasis on firefighter health and safety in today's fire service can be attributed in large part to NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program. But its passage to becoming a Standard was far from easy.
Full Article  Priorities for Firefighter Health and Wellbeing
Where does your fire department stand today on the much discussed and hyped subject of firefighter health and wellness? Chances are it's in some stage of development.Full Article  A Letter From the Chief for Safety, Health and Survival Week...
EMS1 columnist Kelly Grayson puts a humorous slant on Fire/EMS Safety Week by presenting the following "memo" from the Metropolitan Fire Department.Full Article  Chief: The Buck Stops Where?
It seems that for Firefighters and Chiefs, things have not been real good lately ... related to more line-of-duty deaths. Maybe when it comes to structural firefighting, perhaps we just stop going in.Full Article |
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