Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
The new lawsuit accuses the city of knowingly endangering firefighters by disbanding the Code X-Ray program designed to flag hazardous abandoned structures
The church in Bryan remains open as the pastor contests a civil case requiring costly upgrades, including fire sprinklers, to meet city regulations for overnight stays
Risk identification must go beyond simple yes-or-no questions to consider the various mitigation options
Moore-Merrell spoke to the USFA mission, data system modernization, and the return of a full-service National Fire Academy in 2022
Helping a fall patient back into bed, a chair or onto the ambulance cot should launch risk mitigation in the patient’s home to prevent future falls
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
Detailing simple steps fire departments can employ to best connect with members
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
Chief Goldfeder tackles the often-lamented issue of freelancing, namely why crews still do it even when it can create fireground chaos and confusion
Chief Goldfeder underscores the dangers of posting ill-advised comments on social media posting and how much it can jeopardize your career
Chiefs should be knowledgeable about key community risks and operational deployment data
This episode of the Smart Firefighting podcast tackles fire service risks, culture and policy impacts
Following news of a firefighter disciplined over patient transport in an engine, Bashoor asks a series of questions if and when this is ever the right decision
Understand the biggest and the fastest-growing risks to firefighters is step one in staying safe and out of trouble
A freak accident in San Francisco underscores the dangers of working near moving vehicles
Tackling key questions about whether a department can uphold a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol workplace policy that prohibits firefighter medical marijuana use, both on- and off-duty
Focusing on margin gives us a great way to both monitor risk – and how we respond to it
The risk management expert offers tips for response efforts with public safety counterparts and details the Lexipol Connect 2020 Virtual User Group Conference
Tips for departments seeking alternatives to traditional gear
A case study highlights how data can impact risk assessment and resource deployment models
Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
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
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
The chief’s most important decisions involve selecting and employing teams of leaders
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Despite the newness and unknown of the virus, IAFC leaders underscored it’s not that difficult to predict some of the near-term effects
Safety risks and environmental impacts are two reasons to let a fire burn itself out
Applying risk management principles to reduce fire engineer driving risks
Learn about tools that can help determine your department’s risk, as well as how to use policies and safe culture practices to reduce firefighter injuries
What firefighters need to know about the features of the FCC and how to properly train on lobby control
MOST POPULAR
- ‘It’s the same circus with different clowns’: Gordon Graham talks universal FD problems
- High-rise and mid-rise firefighting: Lobby control basics
- Summit explores new tech, AI and the shift to data-driven models
- ‘Heavy fire on all five floors': 4 firefighters injured in Harlem abandoned building fire
- Policy and procedure in the fire service: The crucial difference