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OSHA Withdraws Part of Health Care Emergency Temporary Standard / CDC Releases New Quarantine Recommendations
December 28, 2021
On December 27, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew major parts of its Health Care Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).
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IAFC and NVFC Announce 2017 Safety Stand Down – MAYDAY, Self-Rescue, and Rapid Intervention
April 3, 2017
The IAFC and the National Volunteer Fire Council have announced the topic for the 2017 Safety Stand Down, June 18-24.
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Firefighter Physicals: Where Are We Now?
April 3, 2017
Three years ago, the SHS Section decided to take on the proverbial 800-pound elephant: mandatory annual medical evaluations for all firefighters. Here’s a snapshot of the progress we’ve made to date.
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Safety & Health: Research and Innovation
April 3, 2017
The fire service is perceived by many as slow to evolve. There may be some truth to this, but some of us are witnesses to increasing acceptance of innovative thinking: One of the greatest drivers is the practical application of scientific research.
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Firefighter Cancer Registry Bill Introduced in House of Representatives
February 7, 2017
The IAFC is most pleased that bipartisan legislation was introduced Feb. 7 in the U.S. House of Representatives to create a long-overdue national registry for firefighters diagnosed with cancer.
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NACOSH Takes Action to Improve Firefighter Safety
January 2017
The National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health has recommended to the assistant secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health to move the draft Emergency Response and Preparedness Standard forward for rule-making in OSHA.
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Company Officer Leadership: Moving Forward in 2017
January 2017
We know that one of the most powerful positions has little impact on what we do daily when the bell goes off in the fire station. Now that the vote is done, it’s time to move forward and continue with our daily responsibilities as company officers.
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Safety & Health: Leadership in Innovation
January 2017
Contrary to common wisdom, some value progress, unimpeded by tradition. These organizations' focus is closely associated with their leaders and their views on innovation.
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The Color of Protection
December 2016
Law-enforcement officers are under attack and becoming targets. Responding alongside law enforcement places us in areas of risk; their risk is our risk. Action must be taken to protect ourselves, but what steps can we take to do that?
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How an Empty Salt Shaker Leads to Firefighter Death
December 2016
Yes, anyone can fill the salt shaker, but as one chief pointed out, this particular, insignificant task is assigned to someone. I believe the way he said it was, “Filling the salt shaker was someone’s job.”
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Safety & Health: Survive Alive
November 2016
More than four years ago, the board of the IAFC’s Safety, Health & Survival Section (SHS) met in Virginia over several cold and blustery January days to create a new strategic plan. Much of the discussion during these meetings focused ...
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IAFC Recognizes Randolph Mantooth, West Allis FD and Spokane Valley FD in Annual Fire-Rescue Med Awards
July 12, 2022
The IAFC recognizes the winners of the James O. Page and the Heart Safe Community Awards during FRM 2022.
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Webinar: Making Positive Change During America's Heroin Epidemic
June 30, 2022
This webinar shares response efforts to substance use in a community and other collaborative initiatives between public health and safety.
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Fuels Reduction Project Grant Funding Available
June 29, 2022
A maximum of $10,000 per department is available to help departments cover the cost of department staffing, equipment rentals, and/or contractual services.
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