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Training

Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services

February 8, 2009

Updated Health and Wellness Guides Available The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), working with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), has issued a revised Health and Wellness Guide for the Volunteer Fire and Emergency Services. The Health and Wellness Guide now provides updated information on health and wellness issues, trends, and programs focused on the needs [...]

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Do you Have the Courage, Part I

December 22, 2008

The Courage to be Safe, So Everyone Goes Home! Firefighters must have the courage to face a multitude of risks in order to save lives and protect their communities. Their courage allows them to willingly risk their own lives so that others can be saved. A different type of courage is required to stay safe [...]

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After Action Analysis

December 4, 2008

Fire departments can take a look at complex scenes and evaluate them for performance and the ability to follow department training and policies. After Action reports can develop your response and identify areas for training.

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Know Your Breathing Apparatus, Part I

November 29, 2008

Okay so you know your SCBA inside and out right? You wear your seat belt on the way to every call, so, can you don your SCBA and step off the truck?

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FHWA sets Interim Final Rule on Safety Vests

November 22, 2008

Feds Create Common Sense Exception Days Before Rule is in Effect The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued an Interim Final Rule to address safety concerns raised by the firefighting community regarding high-visibility safety apparel (see Worker Visibility Final Rule – 23 CFR Part 634, below). The Interim Final Rule: Revises the definition of “worker” to [...]

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NIOSH endorses National Seat Belt Pledge

November 21, 2008

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) announced that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has added its logo to the National Fire Service Seat Belt Pledge 100% Participation Certificate. This endorsement of the seat belt campaign, by NIOSH Acting Director Dr. Christine Branche, reinforces the importance of wearing these safety devices to the [...]

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Ul Lightweight Wood Truss Training

November 2, 2008

Last year, Underwriters Laboratories (UL) received a fire grant from the DHS to do a research study on lightweight construction.  UL conducted a series of tests, and just this month posted the results of their study titled “Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber in Fire Conditions” on their UL University website. This is a great online [...]

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Lessons Learned, Stop at Red Lights

October 20, 2008

This is a short clip from the St. Louis fire department from this last weekend.  It seems that 8 fire fighters had injuries and were transported to the hospital.  This video serves as a simple reminder to stop at all intersections, wear your seat belt, and drive like you have precious cargo.  We need our [...]

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First Due

October 17, 2008

The alarm goes off for a reported structure fire and your engine will be the first unit in.  You, the engineer, and a fire fighter don your turnout gear and quickly get in the rig (known as big red).  As the officer you do a quick check to make sure seat belts are on, you [...]

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