Wellness

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Back Injury Prevention Tips

Back injury risks, safety tips and patient handling techniques for EMS personnel.

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Behavioral Health Concerns for Fire & EMS Personnel

This booklet discusses behavioral health risks, concerns and best practices.

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Cancer and The Firefighter

This booklet discusses firefighter cancer risks and prevention best practices to consider.

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Cancer Prevention: PPE Decontamination

Recommended cleaning steps for firefighters to take at the scene and at the station.

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Drug and Alcohol Policies for ESOs

Examples of guidelines and policies to help mitigate substance abuse and related risks.

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Fitness Center Policies and Procedures

Guidelines to help members remain safe while utilizing fitness equipment or facilities.

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Incident Exposure Form

A sample form to help you document key aspects of incident exposures.

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Infectious Exposure Form

A sample form to help you document key aspects of infectious exposures.

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Long Distance Transport: Managing EMS Fatigue

How to help address fatigue and crewmember strain during long transports.

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Managing Fatigue in EMS Operations

This article discusses fatigue, its associatesd risks and how to help combat it in your EMS agency.

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Medical Evaluation Programs

Why medical evaluation programs are important and tips to help your ESO implement one.

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Near Miss Incident Reporting

How you can use near miss incidents to develop a proactive approach to safety.

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NFPA 1500 Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health and Wellness Program Worksheet (2018 Edition)

A worksheet to help you assess and improve your organization's safety and health program.

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Personal Injury/Illness Investigation Report

A sample form to help you document key aspects of work-related injuries and illnesses.

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Inspection Checklist

This simple checklist can help your team inspect their PPE.

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Personnel Self-Assessment: Annual Medical Status Overview

This form can be used to help education ESO leadership on their member's medical history.

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Risk Management for EMS and the Ambulance Transportation Industry

This booklet shares recommendations for an EMS risk management and safety program.

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Sample Safety Committee By-Laws

Sample bylaws to help showcase the vital role and responsibilities of committee members.

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Safety Officer Policy Role + Responsibilities

This document provides an overview of the role and responsibilities of safety officers.

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Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Inspection Log

This log can help your crew inspect their SCBA and ensure it's providing breathable air.

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Summer Safety: How Not to Overheat

Tips to help protect your team from heat exhaustion during warmer-weather.

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How solid is your drug and alcohol free workplace program?

Best practices for implementing a comprehensive substance abuse program.

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Emotional Support Animals in the Fire Station

An overview of items to evaluate and address as you look into emotional support animals.

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