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  Importance of TIM, physical health highlighted by NFPA 2017 LODD Report

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  Roadway incidents and cardiovascular health are the biggest dangers to firefighters as reported by the NFPA LODD research

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  It's time to get real about firefighter fitness and nutrition

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  Reintroducing NFPA standards and fire service initiatives to incorporate nutrition and fitness in your firefighter wellness program

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  NFPA: 2017 LODD report is lowest in over 40 years

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  A total of 60 U.S. firefighters died in the line of duty in 2017 – a number that represents the lowest total since 1977

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  Step in the right direction: Decontamination of PPE must include boots

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  Your firefighter boots require inspection and cleaning, just as thorough as the rest of your turnout gear

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  Automatic and mutual aid: The response conundrum

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  In theory, automatic aid sounds like it would benefit all departments and jurisdictions involved, but that may not always be the case

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  Decon alley: 5 steps to doffing firefighter PPE before rehab

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  Changing the way we approach on-scene firefighter rehab can help protect firefighters from exposure to carcinogens while removing their PPE

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  NFPA 3000: A provisional standard commanding a call to action by first responders

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  NFPA 3000 isn't a tactical document or a policies and procedures manual; it's a framework to develop programs that integrate planning, response and recovery to active shooter hostile events

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  Quiz: How well do you know SCBA?

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  Test your knowledge on SCBA standards, equations and more

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  When to replace your firefighter turnout gear

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  Chemical exposure, repeated cleaning and overall wear to firefighter turnout gear needs to be measured and tracked to know when it’s time to retire PPE

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  Evaluating turnout gear cleaning options

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  Understand your specific needs and how they align with existing requirements and vendor claims to identify the right solution to remove contaminants from turnout gear

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  Physical strength, mental toughness and moral focus: Your personal 360

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  Conduct a personal 360 size-up to evaluate how your behavior contributes to the success of the mission

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  NFPA releases first active shooter standard

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  The standard includes guidance on unified planning, response and recovery guidance and civilian and responder safety considerations

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  Drone standards for public safety boosted by joint effort

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  The National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group of public safety experts

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  Innovations in firefighter hoods improve function, comfort and cost

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  The 2018 revision of NFPA 1917 Standard focuses attention on the importance of firefighter hoods

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  Firefighter recruitment help is available through SAFER grant

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  FEMA opens the SAFER grant application period for career, combination and volunteer firefighter recruitment assistance

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