There are five key factors contributing to a health and wellness crisis in the fire service.
What’s Killing Firefighters? 5 Factors We Can Control
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Culture vs. Behavior: Focus Your Efforts on Meaningful Firefighter Change
When fire service leaders focus on behavior change, culture takes care of itself
Financial Mismanagement:
The Other Smoldering Fire
Put controls in place to prevent fire department fraud, embezzlement and other financial (and PR) nightmares
Why Fire Departments Should Consider Virtual Reality Training for Firefighters
VR can reduce harm associated with training while providing firefighters with exposure to low-frequency, high-risk events
Managing the Risk of “Move Up” Assignments in Fire Departments
Consistently applied polices and training can prepare members to temporarily take on advanced roles
Building a Fire Department Sustainability Program Starts with Policy
A closer look at your policies can reveal that sustainability isn’t such a lofty goal
How Good Policies Support a Culture of Trust in the Fire Service
From promotions to fireground assignments, trust is integral to effective performance
Developing a Firefighter Personal Firearms Policy
Clear, legal policy is necessary to ensure safety and protect members’ rights
Addressing Firefighter Deviation from Policy
Four questions that can help get to the root of the problem
First 5 Minutes on the Fireground: Critical Actions for Incident Safety Officers
The ISO acts as an advocate for all fireground personnel and protects the incident commander
Firefighter Safety in Hot Weather
Incident commanders, officers and firefighters must take personal responsibility and communicate early to avoid heat-related illness.
Firefighter Safety in Spring Weather: Review 2018
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]As we come into the spring months, it’s a good time to review some Lexipol policies relevant to the changing weather and firefighter safety conditions. The changing weather...