IFSTA-FPP’s Post

In updating a firefighter suicide identification-prevention-intervention course for a contract agency, I encountered the following quote from Richard Gist Patricia Watson Frank Leto & Vickie Taylor. Genius! I couldn't agree more. What are you doing as an individual or as an agency to be prepared 2 days before?

Fire Service Community (please share) - The NIOSH Firefighter Fatality Team is seeking input from the fire service community on: 1. The public's interest and need for the team to incorporate human factors in LODD investigations 2. Specific human factors that should be considered 3. Methods that could be used during investigations 4. Ways to incorporate human factors findings and recommendations Read more @https://lnkd.in/eZysESX5

Is your property FireSmart? Take action today to reduce your risk by learning more about the steps you can take to protect your home! https://lnkd.in/dwsgNZeV

Big project on the horizon where we are identifying all vegetation within 5’ of structures and beyond using UAS LiDAR. Here’s one reason why. #drone #firesafety #forestry #lidar #gismapping #aerialmapping

How to choose a firefighter rescue helmet #firefighterrescuehelmet When choosing a firefighter rescue helmet, multiple factors need to be considered to ensure that it can effectively protect the safety of firefighters in complex and dangerous environments. https://lnkd.in/ggYFrVGg

Basic principle of FireSmarting your home!

This is an interesting post from Stephanie Conn, PhD, ABPP, Police/Public Safety Psychology! I love this dialogue because our reaction to trauma has a lot to do with not only what we experience, but what we bring to the table/what precedes it. To me, this explains why events lead to different reactions in different people and how some critical incidents impact us more based on what else is happening at the time. What is your experience? #criticalincidents #trauma #firstresponders

In the next episode of our behind the scenes look at our service, Aaron, from Oldham Fire Station, talks us through the different uses of our firefighter uniforms and why we wear different jackets for different incidents. He explains their safety features for the range of jobs our firefighters deal with 🧑🚒 #GMFRS50

Why Prop P? The last bond issue for the Wentzville Fire Protection District was in 2014. Since then, the population of Wentzville alone has grown by 46%, and emergency calls have increased by 52%. Wentzville firefighter/paramedics are often first on scene for medical calls, providing advanced life support until an ambulance arrives. Our trucks and gear need updates in order to keep up. Learn the facts and read our Frequently Asked Questions at https://lnkd.in/gAeQJAAt #WentzvilleFirePropP

"A firefighter survived because of this amazing tool that SHOULD be on every ALS vehicle in the state! This medication, referred to by some as “fire victim narcan” because of its effectiveness is a true game changer for the survival of fire victims, Civilians and firefighters." Chief Jason Bangma If you have studied fire behavior you know that one of the gasses commonly produced is cyanide. As providers we have focused a lot on carbon monoxide but often overlook some of the other deadly products of combustion. There's a great article about an FDNY firefighter in the May 4th, 2024 edition of Firehouse that attributes the firefighter's survival to the quick thinking of the paramedics. They had an understanding of fire gasses and used their Cyanokit on the firefighter. Instead of a funeral, he recently walked out of the hospital. We know the number one killer of firefighters is cardiac. Most departments have put AED's on all their apparatus to protect the public, and its own members. We now have a better understanding of what smoke contains. Do you have Cyanokits for your members? I can help if you don't. Joe.healy@henryschein.com 508-801-0069 #protectourown #everybodygoeshome #firehouse #firefightersafety #firefighterrehab #cyanokits #cyanide #firegasses #firebehavior #paramedic #als #maprotocols ##henryscheinems #henryscheinusb #ilovemycustomers #ilovemyjob