Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
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A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
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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
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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
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Chiefs should be knowledgeable about key community risks and operational deployment data
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Understand the biggest and the fastest-growing risks to firefighters is step one in staying safe and out of trouble
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