These are stressful times, and yet first responders need to carry on despite it all
First Responders, COVID-19 and Stress: Tips for Finding Peace
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Category: Personnel Safety
COVID-19 and Volunteer Firefighters: Reducing the Risk of Exposure
Have a plan in place to carry out decontamination at the station and your home
“In it for the Long Haul”: IAFC Provides Update on COVID-19 Response
IAFC leaders address the growing strain on EMS, PPE shortages and expense reimbursement
Self-Care for Public Safety Professionals During the Coronavirus Crisis
Create space to process emotions and prepare yourself for the next shift
Key Takeaways from the IAFC’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
IAFC leaders share information about dispatch and response protocols, PPE recommendations patient transport and more
Fatigue in Public Safety: An Identifiable, Manageable Risk
Leaders must recognize the risks involved with tired public safety personnel—and do something about it
5 Essential Training Topics for Correctional Officers
To stay safe and limit liability, correctional officers need to keep training
The “F” Word in Public Safety
Fatigue is the root cause of too many tragedies
Keys to Improving Roadway Safety for Law Enforcement Officers
More than 1 in 10 people have either struck or nearly struck a first responder stopped on or near the road
5 Essential Training Topics for EMS Providers
Focusing on high-liability, high-risk topics is key
Using “Big Picture” Firefighter Training Drills to Improve Crew Performance
Shake things up by conducting a full-response training evolution
Developing a Firefighter Personal Firearms Policy
Clear, legal policy is necessary to ensure safety and protect members’ rights