Firefighter Safety in Question
Michigan’s code review committee is slatted to take on two major proposals which will change the safety of new homes built in Michigan. The Code Review Committee tasked with reviewing the 2009 IRC to create the Michigan Residential Code 2009 edition is busy working on many proposed code changes. The code review committee has scheduled an important meeting on July 22, 2009. The meeting which is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am will take place at the Michigan Library and Historic Center in Lansing and will hear testimony in response to multiple proposals which have been submitted to remove the residential sprinkler requirements found in the 2009 International Residential Code.
Advocates of residential sprinklers as well as opponents will be present to provide testimony to the review committee.
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Safety, Heath and Safety Week
The IAFC and the IAFF have worked over the years with many interested groups on the safety week. This week was known as the “Standdown Week” and has been changed to Fire and EMS Safety, Health and Safety Week.
The floor is open and we would like to know what your department is doing for the week and is it working to help raise the awareness in your department for health and safety?
Post your comments below and lets here what you have to say! If your department does not have a plan is there a reason why?
Sorry for the delay, this now extended into open mic Wednesday and Thursday!
Protect Yourself: Your Safety, Health and Survival Are Your Responsibility
This year the IAFC is encouraging chiefs and fire/EMS personnel to focus on what they personally can do to manage risk and enhance their health and safety. This year’s theme reflects the need for personal responsibility and accountability within a strong safety culture.
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