2010 VFIS News
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Vehicle Rescues
(December 30, 2010) VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Our newest issue addresses situational awareness of vehicle rescues and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Responding to emergency scenes
(December 14, 2010) VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Our newest issue addresses situational awareness of responding to emergency scenes and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
Winter 2010 VFIS Newsletter just released
(December 7, 2010) The latest edition of the VFIS newsletter and Employment Practices Update has just been released. Highlights of the newsletter include rejecting job applicants, emergency scene situational awareness, leadershipe series #8 and more. The Employment Practices Update covers workplace romances. Both newsletters are posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Situational awareness at structure fires
(December 2, 2010) VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Our newest issue addresses situational awareness at structure fires and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Situational awareness at vehicle fires
(November 18, 2010) VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Our newest issue addresses situational awareness at vehicle fires and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
Use the VFIS Fall Safety tips sheet in your community public relations
(November 11, 2010)
Use the VFIS fall safety tips sheet in your community public relation efforts. To view or customize click here.
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Pre-incident plans for high incident emergencies
(November 4, 2010) In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Our newest issue addresses pre-incident plan development for areas that have a higher likelihood for an emergency incident and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Using a highly visible stop/slow paddle while conducting traffic
(October 21, 2010) In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to 10 minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses personnel conducting traffic and using a highly visible stop/slow paddle or similar device and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
CDC finalizes flu prevention guidance for health settings
(October 12, 2010)
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidance for preventing the flu in healthcare settings. This new version takes into account the wide availability of a seasonal flu vaccine that includes the 2009 H1N1 virus, which the CDC expects to see again during the upcoming flu season. Other new information that triggered the update includes the recommendation for surgical masks rather than N-95 respirators when providing routine care for flu patients. Click here to find out more about this recent set of guidelines.
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Wearing protective clothing, such as reflective vests
(October 7, 2010) In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to 10 minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses wearing protective clothing, such as highly reflective vests and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
New savings tool is now available to volunteer EMS Departments
(September 30, 2010)
Volunteer EMS departments now have a tool available to figure out the amount of money their department saves the community. The EMS Cost Savings Calculator, which was created by the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) Foundation, also provides resources for presenting data to the municipalities who fund the department. If you are looking for a way to increase community and government support, this tool could help your department make the case. Read the full article to learn more.
Fall 2010 VFIS Newsletter just released
(September 27, 2010) The latest edition of the VFIS newsletter and Employment Practices Update has just been released. Highlights of the newsletter include developing a policy on electronic communication use, how the economy is challenging fire protection services, safe patient lifting - part 2 and more. The Employment Practices Update covers implementing an effective substance abuse policy. The newsletter is posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS releases Tailboard Training - Parking unneeded vehicles off the roadway
(September 23, 2010) In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to 10 minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses parking unneeded vehicles off the roadway and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
The 2010 Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award recipient announced
(September 13, 2010) VFIS and the International Association of Fire Chief's Safety, Health and Survival Section (IAFC-SHS) are pleased to announce that the 2010 recipient of the Billy Goldfeder Fire Service Organizational Safety Award is Austin Fire Department. Austin Fire Department was recognized for their Wellness Center initiatives. Established in 2006, The Wellness Center Program conducts mandatory medical surveillance and physicals on all uniformed firefighters. The Wellness Center also has resources to support fitness and behavioral health. Individual exercise allows the Wellness staff to play a significant role in injury rehabilitation. Today, the Wellness center is in the process of acquiring an electronic medical records system to enable the doctors to study firefighters for health and fitness trends. The award was presented at the 2010 IAFC Conference in Chicago.
Above: Chief Billy Goldfeder, Chair of IAFC-SHS, Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr of Austin Fire Department, Dr. Bill Jenaway, Vice President of VFIS and Dan Naylor, Regional Vice President of VFIS.
VFIS Releases Tailboard Training - Using variable message signs to inform motorists of hazardous conditions
(September 9, 2010) In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to 10 minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses using variable message signs or similar devices to inform motorists of hazardous conditions is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
Logistics of Handling Bariatric Patients Risk Communiqué now offered by VFIS
(August 30, 2010) VFIS recently released a new Risk Communiqué to assist fire and emergency service personnel on ways to best handle bariatric patients and reduce the risk of both patient and provider injury. The Risk Communiqué is titled "Logistics for the Handling of Bariatric Patients" and can be found at http://vfis.com/resources.htm under the
Risk Control Communiqué tab then General Liability tab.
VFIS Releases Tailboard Training - Positioning yourself and victims in a secure area
In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to 10 minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses positioning yourself and victims in a secure area at emergency scenes and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS Releases Tailboard Training - Controlling Oncoming Vehicles
In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to 10 minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses controlling oncoming vehicles at emergency scenes and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS Releases Tailboard Training - Apparatus Placement
In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to 10 minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses operating apparatus placement of vehicles at emergency scenes and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.
VFIS Announces Online Seat Belt Safety Class
VFIS has announced the addition of “Seat Belt Safety” to their online training classes. The course is intended to help individuals better understand the need for the use of Seat Belts, the development of a Standard Operating Guideline for their use, and the involvement in the National Seat Belt Pledge program. The program is FREE. It can be accessed at http://vfis.sju.edu.
VFIS Releases Tailboard Training - Operating Privately Owned Vehicles
In our on-going efforts to provide useful risk management information to our clients, VFIS releases another issue of Tailboard Training, a bi-weekly loss prevention program. Recent research found that emergency service organizations are interested in a tool that would enable them to provide quick, fact-based training in a five to ten minute timeframe. Our newest issue addresses operating personally owned vehicles to and from the station and emergency scenes and is now posted at http://vfis.com/resources.htm.