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Back injury risks, safety tips and patient handling techniques for EMS personnel.
This booklet discusses behavioral health risks, concerns and best practices.
This booklet discusses firefighter cancer risks and prevention best practices to consider.
Recommended cleaning steps for firefighters to take at the scene and at the station.
Examples of guidelines and policies to help mitigate substance abuse and related risks.
Guidelines to help members remain safe while utilizing fitness equipment or facilities.
A sample form to help you document key aspects of incident exposures.
A sample form to help you document key aspects of infectious exposures.
How to help address fatigue and crewmember strain during long transports.
This article discusses fatigue, its associatesd risks and how to help combat it in your EMS agency.
Why medical evaluation programs are important and tips to help your ESO implement one.
How you can use near miss incidents to develop a proactive approach to safety.
A worksheet to help you assess and improve your organization's safety and health program.
A sample form to help you document key aspects of work-related injuries and illnesses.
This simple checklist can help your team inspect their PPE.
This form can be used to help education ESO leadership on their member's medical history.
This booklet shares recommendations for an EMS risk management and safety program.
Sample bylaws to help showcase the vital role and responsibilities of committee members.
This document provides an overview of the role and responsibilities of safety officers.
This log can help your crew inspect their SCBA and ensure it's providing breathable air.
Tips to help protect your team from heat exhaustion during warmer-weather.
Best practices for implementing a comprehensive substance abuse program.
An overview of items to evaluate and address as you look into emotional support animals.
Save energy. Save money. Save the planet. Check out this infograhic to learn more.
This course introduces a nine key behavioral health considerations for emergency services personnel
Best practices to reduce the exposure to carcinogens and the number of cancer cases
Review of engineering and admin controls to reduce slips, trips, falls and back injuries
Annual refresher training for bloodborne pathogens and communicable disease
VFISâ Bryan Duquin and Chief Chaplain Jimmy Fannin of Chaplains Corps of Lancaster County join the program to offer suggestions for providing peer support to ESO members
In this episode, we talk with Randy Hess, former Director of VFIS Risk Control, about the historical impact of Client Risk Solutions on Emergency Services.
Troy Markel reflects on the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation national tribute
Helping the responder process and manage the emotional trauma they see every day
The Don't Risk It podcast team is taking a well-deserved break this summer, but we will be
Following up from our previous episode, we continue our discussion on the prevalence of ca
Research has shown that firefighters have a higher risk of developing cancer. Why is this
A responder's health can impact the safety of other crew members, agency resources, and ci
Critical incident stress can have a lasting effect on emergency responders; yet, the stigm
Fatigue impacts personal health as well as a responder's ability to perform key functions
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) works to honor firefighters who have fa
While the risks are undeniably scary, there are policies and procedures you can implement today to help address cancer within your fire department.
While the statistics are scary, the good news is that there are things we can all do to better understand the risks and help improve our heart health.
Suffering from work-related stress? Being mindful about these 4 simple, everyday techniques can help you dramatically reduce it.
While there is no simple (or one-size-fits-all) solution to the problem, simply muscling-up to the occasion is not the answer.
Behavioral Health: What it is, why it's important and where you can learn more.
How your fire department can help prevent, detect and protect against cancer!
If you're in a position where you regularly put both your mind and body on the line, how can you best protect yourself? There are a few important things that you can incorporate into your...
Together we can help prevent suicide.
Burnout is a psychological response to chronic work stress. Given the stressful and traumatic situations that firefighters and EMTs often face, it's not surprising that burnout is common in...
The station has a dedicated focus on holistic health and wellness - unprecedented (but greatly needed) across the industry.
How firefighters and EMTs can help prevent suicide in their emergency service organization by using the three L's - listen, look and learn.
Fires, medical emergencies, natural disasters, accidents, terrorist acts - the community calls you to scenes filled with trauma. And it comes with a cost.
Fire chiefs can help promote the mental and physical health of their volunteer firefighters by implementing a wellness program. Taking a comprehensive approach, making a team-wide...
Lack of sleep, missing holidays, increasing negative interactions with the public, administrative problems and struggling relationships are just some of the daily pressures that you may...
If you're experiencing more than the winter blues, you could be one of the half a million people in the U.S. suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Let's talk about one of the most common invisible threats EMS personnel face: pathogens.
Being exposed to hazards is an inherent part of your job but that doesn't mean there aren't consequences.
What is the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Law? Will it require your facility to provide cancer insurance coverage for members? We've broken down the...
To find resources designed specifically for emergency responders, check out ResponderHelp.com - an emergency responder's one-stop, free resource!
Firefighter training resources and SOGs for respiratory protection including proper use and fit-testing of self-contained breathing apparatus.
Studies show that skin cancer has been deemed an "occupational disease" for firefighters. Make sure your crew is aware of how to properly protect their skin from the dangers resulting from...
Hereâs a round-up of 4 new-and-evolving topics in emergency servicesâand reasons why you may want to pay attention to them.
Check out this program that's designed to support the health and wellness of first responder employees, volunteers and the workplace.
Consider this multi-faceted approach to help your emergency services personnel prevent, cope with and recover from behavioral health concerns.