Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
St. Louis firefighters returned with heavy machinery to search the rubble for a homeless person reported missing by others who escaped the fire
NIOSH investigators found that dense fog, lack of road markings, inattentive driving and self-dispatching in a privately owned vehicle contributed to the crash
Investigators found that compromised size-up, poor risk/benefit decisions, weak crew integrity and missed 911 information all contributed to the Leonardtown incident
Technology, NFPA standards and a visionary leader drove key changes to help extinguish antiquated operations
Some 485,000 vehicles are included in the recall, and 11 fires have been reported in the U.S. so far
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Many firefighters started calling a personal mayday years ago – it’s time to turn the tide
High profile fires in Philadelphia and New York highlight the need for additional community outreach and education
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
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