Safety & Health News

What are you doing for Safety Stand Down?

June 18, 2024

It is critical that training programs meet the needs of the firefighters, department, and community. That is why the theme for Safety Stand Down 2024, taking place June 16-22, is “Fire Training: Back to Basics.” read more

Firefighter Mental Health - It’s YOUR Responsibility!

June 17, 2016

Take time to learn these issues and talk with your members about mental health before it is too late. read more
Company Officer Leadership: Have You Prepared Mentally?

February 3, 2014

Preparation in the fire service has several meanings and connotations, from preparing gear to preparing a meal to preparing oneself ... read more
Your Community`s Active-Shooter Response: Are You Prepared?

February 3, 2014

If it seems like the number of active shooter incidents are on the rise, it``s because they are. Between 2002 ... read more
Company Officer Leadership: Community Safety Equals Firefighter Safety

April 30, 2014

Every morning, when firefighters don their station uniforms to begin their shifts, the commonality they share—regardless of geography or whether ... read more
Company Officer Leadership: By the Way, You`re the Safety Officer

June 2, 2014

A large portion of fire departments has a designated safety officer that coordinates the safety and risk management of the ... read more
Relationship Excellence: The Key to Keeping Everyone Safe

June 2, 2014

Establishing trusting relationships quickly with the people they serve is especially important for firefighters and EMTs. On the most basic ... read more
Train Like You Fight with the Rules of Engagement

June 2, 2014

Training and fireground operational safety are uniquely linked, and standard operational guidelines (SOGs) establish a baseline for effective training. Where ... read more
Establishing a Safety Climate through Leadership

June 2, 2014

Leadership can be defined as how we as fire chiefs influence our fire departments to achieve a common goal. So ... read more
Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: Community Relationships

May 15, 2014

Smart, safe firefighting is the message of the day. This message resounds in every conference, every training session, every shift ... read more
Emergency Medical Services: "Suicide Is Painless"

June 16, 2014

If you have ever seen the movie M*A*S*H, you may recall where a fake suicide was held as part of ... read more