Lexipol
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.
Learn how public safety agencies can overcome recruitment roadblocks with real-world strategies rooted in leadership, transparency and cultural change
Discover why the departments that treat recruiting like marketing are winning — and how to follow their lead
Every time you let something slide — a late arrival, a sloppy report, a shortcut on the drill ground — you widen the plate and your department’s liability
Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding and direction
Put controls in place to prevent fire department fraud, embezzlement and other financial (and PR) nightmares
5 reasons every firefighter, paramedic and EMT needs to exercise
Gordon Graham discusses the tactical withdrawal of first responders when encountering a violent or dangerous scene
We must address public safety personnel who lie, cheat, steal, perjure, beat, molest, assault, falsify, embezzle and do otherwise bad things
Understanding the legal precedent behind free speech rights and how they apply to on and off-duty first responders
How to move past annoyance and embrace the questions
Tips for fireground communications – and why silence can be golden
Training on the full response cycle can help improve crew performance
Detailing VR options, advantages and how this new tool can complement live-fire training
How to stick to health-focused resolutions amid the pandemic
The program should address sound policy, equipment preparation, scene size-up, program implementation and post-incident reviews
Providing alcohol in the firehouse can serve as a mechanism to encourage socialization, but this also creates liability issues
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
Tips for fighting the failure to lead at an individual and organizational level
Lexipol Senior Grants Consultants Samantha Dorm and Jerry Brant answer questions about available funds for public safety agencies
Just as we have shared prevention messages for years, we now share pandemic messages
Books and movies to help fire service personnel broaden their knowledge base and stay entertained
Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander
Fire department incident command procedures should address initial actions, staffing and command transfer
Examining six possible reasons fire service members move from firefighters to fire-setters
Gordon Graham shares four common mistakes public safety agencies make when it comes to evaluating their personnel.
One thing we don’t want to do is bring potential risk through contamination home to our families
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
Government and private groups are stepping up with resources and assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
