Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
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Camden firefighters knocked down a predawn blaze at an abandoned building, but heavy fire conditions led to a structural collapse
A multi-agency partnership transformed a trail access challenge into a rapid-response system built around e-bikes and coordinated mapping
The reimagined organization of Firefighter LSIs offers a new framework to shape safety, health and leadership efforts and reduce LODDs
Are you truly ready for your next “smell of gas” call? Gordon Graham reminds you to appreciate the risk and prepare
Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
If you have a problem with the tactics in another organization, get over it, get over yourself and move on
Informed decision-making must occur before, during and after the incident
Whether to send crews into the warm zone is one of the most difficult for ICs
Remembering Dr. Anne W. Phillips, author of the Minority Report published in conjunction with “America Burning”
Fires don’t stop at the city border, and hazmat spills don’t pool just outside the county line so it’s clear who should respond
Chesterfield FD’s PIO Steve Frischling faced two counts of “unauthorized taking or transmission by first responders of images of crime or accident victims”
UFA President Andrew Ansbro has started talking with Commissioner Laura Kavanagh to ramp up the cleaning of bunker gear after e-bike battery fires
Firefighters can incorporate tried-and-true military strategies to minimize line-of-duty deaths
Eloy Fire District firefighters ensured electricity to the power lines was turned off before working to free the man
Members who were previously terminated over the rule have the option to reapply for a position at the department
The International Association of Arson Investigators intends to use the data to better understand and characterize risks and exposures
It’s vital to create training exercises that build positive memory patterns in the brain
Speaking up about what’s really happening when volunteer departments can’t meet service expectations
The automaker recommends that people with 2020-2023 models of Bronco Sport or Escape SUVs stop driving the vehicles or park them outdoors
Listen as Gordon Graham details the benefits of learning from the past and how firefighters can implement those lessons in their communities
2018 Santa Fe Sport models’ anti-lock brake system can malfunction, cause an electrical surge and start a fire, even if the engine is off
Limited staffing calls for being efficient in planning, training and member skills
“The coordinated efforts to protect first responders, building engineers and others is vital,” Fire Chief Niles Ford said
While most firefighters are aware of HIPAA laws, members should also be aware of department policies involving private or confidential information
So much fire-focused work relies on engineering to complete tasks safely and efficiently – this is CRR in action
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines the collaborative effort required to successfully back up a fire apparatus
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
Owners of more than 39,000 2021 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators built between Dec. 1, 2020, and April 30, 2021, are urged to park outdoors
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The solution to creating a safety margin is understanding the dragons we face and learning the lessons to be more proficient and go home safely
It’s time to make MCI training part of the regular rotation
Nathan Register’s Pasco County Fire Rescue crew did not transport a woman allegedly suffering stroke symptoms, who later died
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