Fire Policies
Policies are the foundation for all operations in the fire service. From apparatus backing to anti-retaliation, policies set expectations, provide guidance, and protect firefighters and fire departments. This section highlights how fire department policies play out in the real world, while also connecting you with best practices for drafting, updating and ensuring accountability with policies.
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
Fire and police agencies in Nashville, New Orleans, Toledo and Prince George’s County launched investigations and placed employees on leave after online comments about Kirk’s death
The Strategic Scan gauges fire chiefs’ AI use and comfort, outlining five action steps to pilot, train, policy-set and scale AI across fire and EMS
The firefighters and EMS providers are also seeking damages they say they are owed from having to work desk jobs, which pay less, for 18 months
Scott Martin, an Air Force veteran who worked at the Buffalo Fire Department for 12 years, said he uses cannabis to treat PTSD and pain
While most firefighters are aware of HIPAA laws, members should also be aware of department policies involving private or confidential information
Public information officer: The firefighter should have worn “a uniform shirt or department-approved and issued t-shirt,” not one with a political message
Projecting a professional presence can help negate instances of negative behavior
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
County attorneys will draw up new regulations, policies and additional training courses for first responders
Cell phone photos taken by law enforcement officers after the Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting were being spread the same night
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
The public shouldn’t have to roll the dice about their emergency services, wondering who’s going to show up
In this tip from risk expert Gordon Graham, he explains the community benefits of an active fire department social media presence
Chesterfield Fire and EMS released findings from its internal investigation, and NIOSH is continuing its inquiry
It all comes down to proper fit and use, post-incident reviews, and policies and procedures
Even if we haven’t done so ourselves, we certainly know someone who has – and yet we ignore this blatantly obvious issue
Listen and watch as Gordon Graham underlines the importance of first responders seeking early treatment as soon as mental health symptoms appear
Greg Zimmerman says fellow firefighters said he should not have worn Wentworth gear in Ukraine, but the chief says that’s not the problem
The poll of nearly 700 FireRescue1 readers addressed opinions on medical marijuana use in states where it is already legal
The best way to avoid analysis-paralysis during an MCI is to ‘get some of your thinking out of the way’ beforehand
The patient had recently moved to an address that was flagged as a threat due to a previous resident, the lawsuit claims
Fire service leaders must learn to articulate clarity with rules and nuance with standards
The firefighters’ union pushed for the exemption in recent contract negotiations
It’s one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the fire service
The proposal was put forth in the wake of the deadly January fire that killed three city firefighters
A new lactation policy and a change in shift options were among initiatives proposed to Santa Fe’s Community Health and Safety Task Force to address the FD’s diversity issues
Gordon Graham reminds fire service leaders that policies and procedures are in place to help produce the best results for members
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
The residency requirement for city police officers was lifted four years ago
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Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
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