Fire & EMS news

New Tailboard Training now available through VFIS

3/7/2013 | March

ESO Disaster Planning & Business Continuity - Consideration #6 is the newest Tailboard Training from VFIS. Read more.

Tailboard Training: Conduct a threat assessment

4/18/2013 | April

Conducting a threat assessment of operations/sites is the latest VFIS Tailboard Training. Have a discussion with your crew about this topic.

Disaster planning, critical illness in the Summer VFIS News

6/25/2013 | June

The Summer 2013 edition of the VFIS newsletter and Employment Practices Update are now available. Read the articles now.

Spring 2013 VFIS Newsletter now available

3/20/2013 | March

The Spring edition of the VFIS newsletter and Employment Practices Update has just been released with articles on risk, driver behavior and more.

Founder, Art Glatfelter, leaves lasting legacy with VFIS

2/15/2013 | February

Glatfelter Insurance Group founder worked tirelessly serving the unique needs of the insurance industry. He passed away on Feb. 14, 2013.

VFIS releases latest edition of Tailboard Training

2/7/2013 | February

The newest edition of the Tailboard Training addresses ESO Disaster Planning and Business Continuity. Read more.

Winter 2012 VFIS News released - Learn the value of VFIS

1/3/2013 | January

Read the winter editions of the VFIS News. This edition highlights the Value of VFIS: Industry Involvement. And more.

Tailboard Training #85: ESOs backing up data and storing off-site

7/25/2013 | July

The latest Tailboard Training addressed how important is is to back up your date regularly and store a copy off-site. How do you do it?

Tailboard Training #86: Dispatching without radio system service

8/8/2013 | August

If your radio system is out of service, how will you be dispatched? Read the latest from VFIS in this edition of Tailboard Training.

Tailboard Training #87: Fighting fires without a communication system

8/22/2013 | August

To most recent Tailboard Safety addresses the question: Your communication system is out, how will you communicate?

Junior firefighter training activities for your program

8/29/2013 | August

Teach new junior firefighters the importance of how to properly don personal protective equipment(PPE) and how to use an SCBA.

Free infographic: Emergency responder distracted driving

8/30/2013 | August

What is distracted driving? How can you help prevent it? Find these valuable tools and more in our newest infographic.

Tailboard Training #88: Covering calls while out of service

9/5/2013 | September

The newest edition of Tailboard Training from VFIS asks: If you are out of service due to a disaster, who will cover your calls? Read more.

The importance of firefighter physical fitness

9/18/2013 | September

Heart attacks continue to be one of the leading causes of firefighter line of duty deaths. Find information about the benefits of physical activity.

Having a backup location: Tailboard Training #89

9/19/2013 | September

The newest edition of Tailboard Training focuses on what to do if you need a back-up location to operate from, where would it be?

Aerial testing and more in the Fall 2013 VFIS Newsletter

9/27/2013 | September

Find valuable articles about emergency service organizations and the safety of their personnel in the Fall VFIS Newsletter.

Tailboard Training #90: Protecting family and the community

10/3/2013 | October

View our new Tailboard Safety Tip that focuses on ESO Disaster Planning and Business Continuity and protecting the community.

Safe cooking: Prevent Kitchen Fires with these tips

10/7/2013 | October

The theme for Fire Prevention Week this year is Prevent Kitchen Fires. Find precautions that you can take while preparing food in the kitchen.

Download Leadership 101: A free training guide

10/11/2013 | October

Find valuable information here about leadership in emergency service organizations. Read about how leadership has changed.

Tailboard Training: Family communication during disasters

10/17/2013 | October

Find valuable information here on how to communicate to members' families during a major disaster. How does this relate to you?

Resources for Leaders: Fire Service-Based EMS Electronic Tool Kit

10/28/2013 | October

A new Electronic Tool Kit is now available to provide the latest information on fire service-based emergency medical services.

Stay safe this Halloween with these safety tips

10/29/2013 | October

NFPA offers safety tips on how to stay safe this Halloween. Learn how to take simple fire safety precautions that can help prevent fires.

Tailboard Training: Implementing succession plans

10/31/2013 | October

View our new Tailboard Safety Tip that focuses on implementing an organizational succession plan. Read more.

Visit us at VCOS Symposium in the Sun this weekend

11/5/2013 | November

The VCOS Symposium offers leadership training to assist with the unique needs of volunteer leadership in your department.

AFG can help with first responder behavioral health

11/7/2013 | November

The NFFF's Stress First Aid program offers advice to firefighters on how to cope and survive stress in the workplace and in their person lives.

Download Dealing with the Media: A new risk control resource

11/8/2013 | November

VFIS offers a new risk control resource that can help emergency service organizations when they need to work with the media. Read more.

Help prevent back injuries ... download the risk guideline

11/11/2013 | November

VFIS has released a new risk control guide providing back injury prevention tips to help minimize potential back injury. Find out the tips.

Tailboard Training #93: Updating or creating a disaster plan

11/14/2013 | November

View the newest VFIS Tailboard Safety Tip that focuses on ESO Disaster Planning and Business Continuity - creating a disaster plan. Read more.

Updated NFPA 1500 worksheet now available

11/27/2013 | November

This worksheet is compiled to assist you in determining the appropriate level of compliance by your organization. Read more.

Tailboard Training: What's considered an emergency

12/5/2013 | December

The most recent Tailboard Safety Tip addresses what is considered an emergency and what triggers your plan's response mechanism.

Help put a Freeze on Winter Fires this season

12/9/2013 | December

NFPA and USFA team up on a campaign to promote fire safety during the winter months. Learn the tips to get ahead. Read more.

Firefighter training and chemical exposure hazards

12/12/2013 | December

A recent study was organized to learn more about respirator health effects from exposures to smoke simulants used during training exercises.

Errors made in testing and certifying SCBA to meet standards

12/17/2013 | December

NIOSH releases notification that errors were made by the government when testing and certifying respirators. Read more.

Free infographic: Winter weather driving ... be prepared

12/18/2013 | December

Winter weather is approaching and driving can be dangerous. Learn how to reduce risk by viewing our winter weather driving infographic.

Tailboard Training #95: Methods to warn of impending disasters

12/19/2013 | December

VFIS releases the latest edition of Tailboard Training, instituting a method to warn of impending disasters. Read more.

Free diversity recruitment videos for fire departments

12/27/2013 | December

FIRE 20/20 offers two, free recruitment videos designed to encourage women and people of color to explore the fire service.

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