The 2023 Safety Stand Down will be June 18 - 24. The week of the Safety Stand Down will cover topics relating to lithium-ion battery response and safety, which will be broken down into five daily focus areas: recognition of hazards, firefighting operations, firefighter safety, post-incident considerations, and public education.

It is essential that all responders to understand the changes that have occurred that pertain to NFPA 470 and be well versed in the OSHA requirements.

Reports capture the findings from these assessments and the discussion from the recent Roundtable meeting.

While performing air monitoring of the structure for flammable gas there are a few items you need to remember to operate in a safe and efficient manner.