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.
Every fire department, regardless of size or whether they are a career or volunteer organization, needs both written policies and procedures
How to navigate those critical early days of your tenure
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
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
It is critical that agencies prepare, educate and train dispatchers to evaluate the signs and symptoms of COVID-19
Despite the newness and unknown of the virus, IAFC leaders underscored it’s not that difficult to predict some of the near-term effects
As you serve as a first responder, you will confront a wide range of emotional responses to this pandemic, so take time to process your thoughts
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
Public safety employers have statutory mandates to protect their employees and the public from these diseases
Understanding the difference between hazing, bullying and training in the academy setting
Struggling to keep up with skills may signal that the firefighter’s commitments have exceeded what they can realistically maintain
Learn the top four reasons departments face legal proceedings, answers to liability questions and how to best protect your department and members
How to host your own training exercise in order to save on costs and engage all members
Public safety professionals of all ranks and positions can learn to convey messages of hope and resiliency
Curt Varone outlines conditions that prevent fire departments from firing at-will or probationary firefighters without cause
Good policies support a fire department culture of trust, and a culture of trust supports successful execution of a fireground strategy