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Ombra Shares Industry News: Coast Guard Report on Port Newark Tragedy As highlighted in the report by the Coast Guard, training is important when managing emergencies. Preventative training should be prioritized so that situations such as the deadly fire in Port Newark can be better managed. #CoastGuard #Training #Fire #DOD #Firefighter

#JISThrowback: In recognition of #DisasterPreparednessMonth, we're sharing fire safety tips from the Commissioner of the Jamaica Fire Brigade, Stewart Beckford. To learn more about how you can promote fire safety at home, work, and beyond, visit https://lnkd.in/edaiqHzi. #disasterpreparedness #fire #fires #fireprevention #bushfire #bushfires #firesafety

This is a little off the beaten path for us. But, there's been a lot of talk about OSHA's upcoming revised emergency response standard and what it could mean for firefighters. Here's a 35-minute explainer presentation. https://lnkd.in/g8ppdty7 #crackyl #firefighters #ems #firstresponders #usfa #osha #firefighterwellness USFA, National Fire Academy

Do you know what Subchapter M is? We’ll give you a hint: It was established by the U.S. Coast Guard in 2016 for safety regulations. Learn more about this mandatory compliance in our blog, here: https://hubs.ly/Q0273HkD0 #SubchapterM #VesselPollution #VesselPollutionInsurance #MarineInsurance #FalveyInsuranceGroup

https://lnkd.in/gPB34Spk The notice-and-comment period for OSHAs first cumulative update to the Fire Service is open. For reference, the last time it was open cumulatively—not piecemeal—they still called all Fire Departments “Fire Brigades.” For those unfamiliar, notice-and-comment is the standard way Administrative Agencies informally enact rules and regulations. It offers a unique opportunity to effectuate change by allowing members of the public to submit input to a proposal.  Because it is open to the public for suggestions, Firefighters can voice their experience to help promulgate the changes they feel are most essential or absent from the rule or regulation. I worked in the Fire Service for a long time, I know you've all got opinions. You should thoughtfully submit them. 

Learn what Dublin Fire Brigade do, Learn Fire safety and prevention and how to contact the fire brigade here https://bit.ly/3CSLnbP #Fire #FireBrigade #Safety #Provention

Here it is folks- if you have an interest in testifying at the public hearing on OSHA's proposed "emergency response rule," which is an update to the fire brigade standard (and seven others), see the below and get your notice on file by September 27. #odworkplacesafety #osha #rulemaking #firebrigade #emergencyresponse

In the year 2020 for 48 countries of the World: The fire brigades served almost 70 million missions. Of these, 4 million calls were on fires:  - More than 20,700 people died, and more than 70,000 were injured in fires. - There are an average of 20.8 incidents per 1,000 inhabitants (fires - 1.2). - 0.6 fire deaths and 2.1 injuries were registered per 100,000 inhabitants. - For every 100 fires, there were 0.5 deaths and 1.8 injuries   RSVP LAUNCHING OF INTRODUCTION TO FIRE PROTECTION &MANAGEMENT: A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT.

To avoid needless risk and tragic consequences, according to #NFPA00 facilities fire brigades for response to fires in industrial, commercial, institutional, and similar property organizations Facility fire brigades, shall be classified into one or more of the following types: (1) Incipient stage firefighting (2) Advanced exterior firefighting only (3) Interior structural firefighting only (4) Both advanced exterior and interior structural firefighting and The training and education program shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following: (1) A review of the applicable provisions of this standard (2) Basic fire chemistry (3) The principles and practices of firefighting and emergency response to the extent required for the type of facility fire brigade and member’s assignment within the brigade. (4) New hazards, equipment, and procedures introduced into the facility (5) Site-specific hazards Check your organization, sign roles and define responsibilities. #fire_brigades #fire_team #fire_fighters

Boost your organization's emergency preparedness with Fire Rescue First Response's Civil Defence Training. 🚒 Equip your team with practical skills and leadership abilities to handle crisis situations confidently. 💪 Invest in safety, minimize potential damage, and ensure the protection of your personnel and property. 🛡️ Don't just react, be ready! 🚨 #EmergencyPreparedness #SafetyFirst #FireRescueFirstResponse #BeReady #TeamTraining #CrisisManagement #InvestInSafety