A bad couple of days for Firefighters on the roadways-here are some updates: In Minnesota yesterday, 25-year-old Beartown Michigan Firefighter Alan Swartz and 23-year-old Firefighter James Shelifoe, both of of Baraga, Michigan, were killed when the fire transport truck they were … [Read more...]
Study Shows Peer Pressure Impacts Firefighter Safety
Peer pressure plays a major role in a firefighter’s decision to engage in safety measures. A new study, conducted by Dornsife School of Public Health, delved into the cultural aspect of firefighter safety. The program was funded by an AFG grant, and headed by Dr. Jennifer … [Read more...]
I'm talking about on fire/EMS runs. So there. Seriously-some interesting discussions going on in relation to what "acts of violence" related PPE fire and EMS personnel should have available, be issued or wearing. Additional discussions continue about how quickly fire/EMS … [Read more...]
HONEYWELL/SURVIVAIR SAFETY NOTICE
All U.S. and Canadian Users and Distributors of the Following Honeywell Respiratory Products: TITAN™, Panther, Cougar and PUMA SCBAs; 5-minute and 10-minute EBAs; 5-minute, 10-minute and 15- minute Hip-Pac Pressure Demand SARs with Escape Cylinders; and All Spare Cylinders for … [Read more...]
Batt. Chief Matthew Haerter 2016 Firefighter Research at Illinois Fire Service Institute
Firehouse attended the 2016 Cardiovascular and Chemical Exposure Project at the Illinois Fire Service Institute June 27 and 28. We talked with researchers and participants about the importance of this research and what their goals are in understanding the impact of fire training … [Read more...]
MDFR Mental Health Awareness Training – PTSD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUI2M1WrjMw&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...]
Orlando Attack ppt for Fire/EMS
Orlando Fireguard final … [Read more...]