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High-Risk, Low-Frequency Events in Public Safety
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Category: Fire & Rescue
5 Essential Firefighter Training Ideas and Safety Topics
To stay safe and limit risk, firefighters need to keep training
Long-Term Costs of Firefighter Injuries
Injuries both are on the fireground and in training are commonplace – but do they always need to be?
Dealing with “Why?” An Inquisitive Firefighter Isn’t a Bad Thing
Creating an environment where questions are welcome has a direct impact on firefighter development
More or Less Safe? Fighting Risk Homeostasis in Public Safety
Does your risk tolerance increase when you perceive an activity as safe?
Why Fire Departments Should Consider Virtual Reality Training for Firefighters
VR can reduce harm associated with training while providing firefighters with exposure to low-frequency, high-risk events
After the Pomp and Circumstance: There Is So Much MORE to Learn
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
4 Essential Elements for Fire Incident Command Policies and Procedures
Every incident is unique, but command principles can impose order and standardization of response
Resolve to Stay Fit: 4 Steps Firefighters Can Take to Stay Healthy During the Pandemic & Beyond
It’s not a difficult time to focus on health and fitness, it’s the BEST time!
Sobering Thoughts: Liability Associated with Bars in Volunteer Firehouses
Serving alcohol is a tradition for many firehouses, but it carries serious legal and safety concerns
What the O.J. Simpson Case Teaches Us About Hubris in Public Safety
Gordon Graham’s take on the case that captivated the nation almost 26 years ago
6 Ways Your Public Safety Agency Can Benefit From Online Learning
Online learning is relatively inexpensive compared to traditional methods of training