Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
Chicago’s new fireground SOP is a reminder for departments to review command roles, operational readiness and compliance before a critical incident forces change
Chicago firefighters and city leaders are raising alarms over new guidelines requiring four-person engine crews to delay entry unless victims are visibly trapped
Lawyers for the city of Columbia said the Irmo Fire District “acted with malice in reckless disregard for the truth or falsity of the statements”
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
6 ways to ensure you are effectively managing your risk and staying safe
How company officers can focus on training in a way that underscores risk management essentials
Effectively reducing the risks facing your department and your personnel requires embracing this unique role
Three examples underscore that we’re missing the mark with our current fire prevention strategies
8-year-old Tamia Price remembered the firefighters’ messages of knowing two ways out of the home
Understanding the role of firefighters, company officers and chiefs
Fire Services Training Institute honors Lexipol co-founder for his commitment and dedication to the fire service and public safety community
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