Risk Management
Risk management is the practice of keeping firefighters safe, well trained and out of trouble.
Honolulu Firefighter Jeff Fiala died after entering a burning home without a hoseline, a tactic now under investigation following a state safety probe
Deliberations begin in a wrongful death case alleging Rock Falls chiefs showed willful, wanton disregard in the 2021 fire that killed Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos
The course turns NIOSH findings from the Greene County explosion into tactics and policy updates for rapid reefer ID, construction/insulation risks, reefer-specific size-up and chief readiness
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
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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
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