In late August, the Environmental Protection Agency issued a preliminary document, which indicated the agency wants to classify “forever chemicals” as hazardous substances. These perfluorooctanoic acid
The2022 ” annual” LEXIPOL CONNECT is coming up this week-and is no cost. LEXIPOL CONNECT-A virtual event from Lexipol THIS WEDNESDAY, October 5, 2022. A
Trevor Shea, FDSOA International Director, has some fun with promoting hand protection. Choosing the right (and left) glove for the right job.
Aspen’s Michael Ferrara is bringing attention to a little-known problem: post-traumatic stress disorder among the people who save our lives. Looking back over his nearly
Ambulance fires, cemeteries, and fire department morale…that’s what’s currently going on in public safety news!
Demographically speaking, our nation’s fire departments are not diverse. Consider the following workforce statistics from 2019 reported by Data USA: 95.8% of firefighters were male.
Name a fire chief living or dead who had an impact on you. What made that fire chief an influencer? What character traits, personality qualities
Chief Daniels’ presentation is unique in that he draws from and merges his fire service experiences with nationally recognized information and case studies. Over 80%
With 20 years in the Department, Deputy Chief Natalia Polunin rose through the ranks and was most notably the first woman to command FDNY’s specialized
If there’s one thing Dr. Rachelle Zemlok wanted fire service leaders to take away from her keynote speech during FRI 2022, it was this: Firefighter
FDNY Rescue 5 firefighter Bill Spade tells an emotional story of his response to the attacks and efforts to evacuate the North Tower. He was
Fire departments face unique challenges when it comes to their internal communications. With personnel scattered between stations and shifts, it can be difficult to get
Among the many things that keep a fire chief up at night, retention of quality fire fighters most likely ranks at the top of the
To be a student of the job means you chase unfamiliar factors tirelessly until you find a solution or answer. Seeking the answer on how
Firefighters have a 9% higher chance of being diagnosed with cancer, and a 14% higher risk from dying of cancer. In this episode, Captain “PJ”
Facilitating high morale in tough economic times is a real challenge for any fire service organization. There have been common themes in what hurts morale
The turnout gear that every firefighter wears to protect themselves while operating at an incident may very well be loaded with carcinogens. Following results from
Paul relives his journey from leading fellow responders as assistant chief of the Seattle Police Department to his arrival at S&T, where he now guides
Fire incidents involving flammable liquids have historically resulted in dire consequences. Incidents can occur in aircraft hangars, shipboard spaces, flammable liquids fueling facilities, large fuel
One of the greatest myths for any faltering fire department or duty shift is the belief that one good call will raise morale. The reality:
What we strive for in doing CRR is Behavioral Change, that is our end goal – always. If people’s behavior doesn’t change, what good is
Strategic planning. Those two words receive forced association. I would like to introduce the notion that we evaluate three words: thinking, planning, and strategy. When
Fire service leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld. Almost every fire department has a discipline policy; some have
How much hazardous material is stored at any given facility is probably something we could all have a better handle on. Knowing what is in
