The 2021 Safety Stand Down is underway, and departments across the country are sharing their resources and activities focused on this year’s theme, “Rebuilding Rehab.”
The Safety Stand Down program, which encourages departments to suspend non-emergency activities for a week in order to focus on safety training, is sponsored by the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
The “Rebuilding Rehab” theme directs firefighters to focus on post-incident wellbeing, including cardiac health, mental health, nutrition, hydration and management of exposure and heat stress.
Education and training resources will be available on the Safety Stand Down website for fire departments to use throughout the program week, and will be updated periodically in the lead-up to the event.
Check out a few of the #SafetyStandDown posts from departments, individuals and companies:
Today begins the 2021 #Firefighter #SafetyStandDown. This year’s theme is “Rebuild Rehab”. There is a plethora of information available on https://t.co/LdQwP2e3JQ
— IAFC SHS Section (@IAFC_SHS) June 20, 2021
This is a great article on seven things needed for firefighter rehab. https://t.co/8XkTrj6qrC The only addition I would make is to add an internal size-up for mental wellness as number eight.#safetystanddown pic.twitter.com/BuJZnf3Ab4
— Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA (@FDSOApubs) June 21, 2021
Chief Eric Valliere explains the 2021 Safety Stand Down theme, ‘Rebuild Rehab’ https://t.co/krPVFJMRSy #firefighters
— FireRescue1 (@FireRescue1) April 27, 2021
Our annual #SafetyStandDown quiz & sweepstakes with @NVFC @IAFC_SHS & @FDSOApubs is live! Fire service members: test your knowledge and be entered to win a special challenge coin! https://t.co/rUN4yEqN8J #contest #rehab #quiz pic.twitter.com/dz8YtA0VwL
— NFPA (@NFPA) June 11, 2021
It’s #SafetyStandDown week!
Be sure to check out the amazing “Rebuild Rehab” resources at https://t.co/NGokwnSnXS, and don’t forget to test your knowledge by taking the @NFPA quiz!
Illustration: Paul Combs (@paulcombsart) pic.twitter.com/aYjU8EYbux
— Dan Kerrigan (@DanKerrigan911) June 21, 2021
Our Rehab Unit is responsible for firefighter health and safety at fire incidents. #DCsBravest kicked off #SafetyStandownWeek by honoring the members who work on the Rehab Unit, providing hydration and cooling. These are some of 64 members being recognized across the Department. pic.twitter.com/gAQoKqHwy1
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) June 21, 2021
NFPA releases new NFPA 1584 fact sheet to assist fire departments with 2021 Safety Stand Down “Rebuild Rehab” training and education https://t.co/LDF0FP5UxF #SafetyStandDown #rehab #fireservice #NFPA1584 pic.twitter.com/Mrdzwhxx9l
— NFPA (@NFPA) June 10, 2021
It’s #SafetyStandDown Week! This week highlights safety & health issues for fire & emergency services personnel.
This year’s theme “Rebuild Rehab” focuses on the importance of physical & psychological rehab to mitigate the impacts of firefighting.
More: https://t.co/GZ6dkWEUaM pic.twitter.com/ScnYjUzGyj
— PA Emergency Management Agency (@PEMAHQ) June 21, 2021
#SafetyStandDown theme is “Rebuild Rehab.” Today let’s talk heat stress & hydration. The 1st chart shows the effect of the relative humidity & full sun ⬆ the heat index value by 15°! The 2nd chart helps tell if you are dehydrated based on the color of your urine. #RebuildRehab pic.twitter.com/nJFcNBbPci
— Responder Wipes (@responderwipes) June 21, 2021
