Safety & Health News

Firefighter safety and Engineered Wood I-Joists

October 14, 2022

In-depth information for firefighters on engineered wood I-Joists. read more

But Was That a Direct Hit?

May 2, 2018

The National Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System is a free, anonymous, nonpunitive reporting system. We strongly encourage firefighters to submit reports, whether the events led to injury or accident or something just almost happened. read more
Safety, Health And Survival Section Spotlight: Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue

April 12, 2018

Learn how Ft. Lauderdale put a fitness initiative in motion to improve the safety and health of its firefighters. read more
Safety Stand Down 2018 to Focus on Firefighter Medical/Physicals

April 3, 2018

Agencies are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week of June 17-23 read more
FY 2017 FP&S Grant Application Period Opens Feb. 12

January 25, 2018

Begin Preparing Your FY 2017 FP&S Application Now. read more
Safety and Health: Leadership and the Mob

January 2018

A group targets an individual with character assassination, humiliation, blame and criticism. They question the target’s knowledge, skill and ability. This is mobbing, AKA group bullying. read more
Safety and Health: Helping the Masses Tame the Danger

December 2017

In the fire service, safety is now a way of life. It hasn’t always been that way, as our occupation can be resistant to change. It prides itself on the ability to take on danger and tame it. read more
Fighting Fire with the Tax Code

December 5, 2017

Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS read more
Thanks for Making Your Voice Heard on Capitol Hill for FIRE/SAFER Grants

November 30, 2017

152 members of Congress ask House leadership to pass FIRE/SAFER reauthorization. read more
Did Your U.S. Representative Sign the FIRE/SAFER Grant Letter?

November 28, 2017

Contact your House representative by Wednesday, Nov. 29. read more
Safety & Health: “Be Nice”

October 31, 2017

With the news of Chief Brunacini’s passing, I’ve thought about how his contributions relate to the safety, health and survival of firefighters. I keep coming back to one of his simple yet impactful innovations. He told his firefighters to “Be nice.” read more