Safety & Health News

Planning for the Off Ramp of the Current COVID Wave

February 15, 2022

The IAFC Coronavirus Task Force has been looking into the future and attempting to plan for a reduction in COVID burden in the communities we serve. This can then be matched to the stepdown of mask guidelines for the service. read more

From Reactive to Proactive: Why We Must Address Active Shooter Issues Now

May 29, 2013

Those of us who chose the fire and EMS side of public service over law enforcement probably never considered we ... read more
Leading from Within

May 29, 2013

The manner in which first responders answer calls has been likened to a major league pitcher being asked to jump ... read more
Near-Miss Case Study: Sense-Making

July 29, 2013

In July``s article, we reviewed close calls and how they relate to a risk/benefit assessment and failure of firefighters or ... read more
An Inconvenient Truth

July 29, 2013

As I write this column, the events in Yarnell, Ariz., are very fresh and raw. Just three days ago, 19 ... read more
Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: Radio Discipline

August 16, 2013

A frequent contributing factor in firefighter casualties is too much radio traffic. This can have a significant impact on situational ... read more
Updating Policies and Practices: Recognizing the Need

August 16, 2013

We already know that practice makes perfect, and we also know it works. Over the past year, thanks to an ... read more
NFPA 1917: The Search for a Safer Ambulance

July 15, 2014

Ambulance accidents causing serious injuries and fatalities are too common. Recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows ... read more
Watering Liberty's Tree: Combatting Complacency in the Fire Service

March 14, 2016

The traditions of the fire service are part of what make it so attractive as a career and calling: From ... read more
New Emergency Response and Preparedness Standard at OSHA

April 1, 2016

In the wake of significant multiple-firefighter LODDs in recent years and recognizing an opportunity to do more to safeguard emergency ... read more
Emergency Response in POVs Poses Risks

December 21, 2015

As a young volunteer firefighter, still in high school, I can remember driving at high speed, flying along curved rural ... read more