Firefighters, EMTs and Apparatus Struck – Roadway Operations DATES: 02/04 – 02/08 The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), through their Safety, Health and Survival Section and in cooperation with the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, are urging all fire chiefs … [Read more...]
Strategic Initiatives 2019-2021
IAFC Safety, Health, & Survival Section SHS Strategic Plan Initiatives Create a National Fire Service Health and Safety Alliance to work with other fire service organizations to address firefighter safety issues. Develop a process to enable every firefighter to … [Read more...]
NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Mapping
NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Mapping Application Now Available The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Division of Safety Research has released a new web site entitled Fire Fighter Fatality Map. Developed to increase awareness of firefighter deaths and … [Read more...]
FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Forum
Join Safety Officers from across North America for a week full of education, awareness and networking! … [Read more...]
Merryman new FDSOA Chairman
Fire Department Safety Officers Association www.fdsoa.org Merryman new FDSOA Chairman The Fire Department Safety Officer Association (FDSOA) announced Jeffery Merryman, deputy chief, Alexandria (VA) Fire Department, was elected the new Chairman of the FDSOA Board of Directors. … [Read more...]
The Emergency Services Road Map to Health and Wellness
NFPA 1582 The Emergency Services Road Map to Health and Wellness. The Road Map replace The Guide to NFPA 1582 In 2013, “The Fire Department Guide to NFPA 1582” was deployed to provide fire depart-ments with a tool to better understand and use the NFPA 1582 “Standard on … [Read more...]
SHS Resolutions
IAFC 2016 Resolutions Rules of Engagement for Firefighters (PDF) Cancer Presumption Legislation (PDF) … [Read more...]
SHS FRI Actions
Chief John Sullivan Vice Chair led the SHS meeting for Chief Scott Kerwood who was deeply missed with a family health issue. We wish Chief Kerwood's family a speedy recovery. FRI18_PPT_SHS Agenda … [Read more...]
New Video from the IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section
The IAFC's Safety, Health and Survival Section has a new promotional video. Check it out. Become a Member Thank you for your interest in membership. No matter your rank or department type, we have a place for all current and emerging leaders in the fire and emergency … [Read more...]
2019 FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Forum
2019 FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Forum January 23-24, 2019 Pre-conferences – Monday and Tuesday, January 21-22 Vendor tabletop information page Click here to see current schedule … [Read more...]
2019 FDSOA Annual Apparatus Specifications & Maintenance Symposium
2019 FDSOA Annual Apparatus Specifications & Maintenance Symposium January 21-23, 2019 Pre-conference – Sunday, January 20th (full day off site or half day on-site) Post-conference – Wednesday, January 23rd (full day off site) Vendor tabletop information … [Read more...]
Removing Diesel Exhaust from Apparatus Bays
Until further research is completed, the IAFC is currently of the opinion that exhaust capturing systems are the most effective to prevent firefighter exposures in addition to other systems. As additional scientific independent research is conducted on vehicle mounted … [Read more...]
Protecting First Responder on Frontline of the Opioid Crisis
Protecting First Responder on Frontline of the Opioid Crisis and Frequency Asked Questions. The event can viewed live stream today August 30th at 2:00pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkxT0bgekQ8 … [Read more...]
SHS Joins with FDSOA on the Leadership Track at the 2019 Health and Safety Forum
2019 Health and Safety Forum Here are the specific web page links 2019 Health and Safety Forum Info Page 2019 Health and Safety Forum Vendor Tabletop and Sponsorship Info Page FDSOA Safety Officer Scholarship Info and Application Page … [Read more...]
Become a Member
Become a Member Join Safety, Health and Survival Section Thank you for your interest in membership. No matter your rank or department type, we have a place for all current and emerging leaders in the fire and emergency service. Have a question? Want to join by … [Read more...]
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