While the fire service has made huge strides in recognizing the importance of member wellness, every fire department across the country has room to improve
Fire apparatus are powerful machines and must be operated responsibly and with “due regard” for the safety of the public
No loss of time due to an injury from falling out of your rig is acceptable, and certainly not a loss of life
NIOSH reports are a good place to start when making your case
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When good people get involved in high risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; ongoing training is key
Set aside time to watch videos and talk with new firefighters about the significance of that day on fire service history
It's important that first responders don't take their public image for granted; prove your commitment to public service every day
Skip the corporate exercise and focus on your bread and butter
What you do every day for your community is important; how you classify information and report your activities is also important
Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham offers action steps for after a theft has occurred and how to prevent one in the future
Firefighters are reporting crushing staffing challenges and increased stress
Every chief should support the FREE training offering through the Emergency Responder Safety Institute
Don’t underestimate the value of your experience; share it with others, especially with those who are just starting out
We can no longer shrug bullying off as “culture” or laugh it off as “tradition”
First responders are not immune from the opioid crisis; here's what to know
It's important firefighters understand the construction differences between a historic 100-year-old building and a house built six months ago
There's really only one situation that warrants going direct to the scene in your personal vehicle
Before a fire breaks out, corrections staff and firefighters should pre-plan how to respond
It's important to consider both the physical and mental well-being of personnel when deciding whether to begin a rehab operation
Lexipol provides fully developed, state-specific fire department policies researched and written by subject matter experts and vetted by attorneys. Our policies are based on nationwide standards and best practices while also incorporating state and federal laws and regulations where appropriate. Best of all, we keep your policies updated for you, saving you time and money.
With Lexipol, you will enhance personnel accountability, reduce liability, save time and money on policy management AND rest easy knowing your department is protected.
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