3 reasons to obey the same traffic laws we enforce
Police Aren’t Above the Law. Are We Driving Like We Are?
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Category: Personnel Safety
Learning from Mistakes – Before They Become Tragedies
We must develop non-punitive close call reporting systems that allow us to learn from each other’s mistakes
Dying by Driving: Understanding Law Enforcement Officer Traffic-Related Fatalities
Reducing risk behind the wheel requires individual and organizational commitment
Facts vs. Opinions: Creating Realistic Firefighter Training
3 considerations for developing a policy training program that meets your organization’s needs and budget
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
Learning from Leeroy Jenkins: The Importance of a Law Enforcement Incident Action Plan
An officer’s willingness to think, slow down and communicate is key to avoiding a tragedy
Policy Training for Volunteer Firefighters
3 considerations for developing a policy training program that meets your organization’s needs and budget
Firefighter Safety in Hot Weather
Incident commanders, officers and firefighters must take personal responsibility and communicate early to avoid heat-related illness.
Deadly Connection: Domestic Incidents and Police Ambushes
A report on police officers shot and killed in the line of duty reveals that more officers are being ambushed at domestic incidents.
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...
7 Reasons to Focus on Firefighter Eye Protection
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]With all the focus on cardiac health and cancer prevention in the fire service, it can sometimes seem that protecting ourselves requires battling complex, pervasive medical...
When the Bells Ring! New Year’s Eve Firefighter Safety Tips from Chief Sam
[vc_section css="vc_custom_1525482743015{padding-bottom: 3em !important;}" el_class="container"]New Year’s Eve is always a special night—we gather with family and friends, and sometimes hit the town—to ring in the new year. But it’s not all fun and games. Safety is a...