Welcome to the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting SystemThe National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System is a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive and secure reporting system with the goal of improving fire fighter safety. Submitted reports will be reviewed by fire service professionals. Identifying descriptions are removed to protect your identity. The report is then posted on this web site for other fire fighters to use as a learning tool. Submit ReportTestimonialsThank you to everyone who has submitted a report. My department has been using the system for more than a year & we are seeing positive results because of it. -Report Submitter In Affiliation With
This project is funded by grants from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program was generously begun with grants from DHS and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. The project is supported by FirefighterCloseCalls.com in mutual dedication to firefighter safety and survival. |
Photos by Jason R. Henske/Fyrfoto.com
Near-Miss PollIn conjunction with ROTW 09-415, how does your department handle throwing debris out of upper floor windows? |
Check It Out
The May 2009 Safety Calendar Structural Collapse PowerPoint and Program Manual are now posted on the resources section under 2009 Near-Miss Calendar. This month's two part module was written and created by Christopher J. Naum, SFPE, Chief of Training, Command Institute, Washington D.C.
Report Of The Week
- ROTW 050709: Look out 5 floors below! (09-415)
- ROTW 043009: Watch where you put those hands (09-425)
Featured Resources
Upcoming Events
- CFED West Conference (Booth# 423)
May 12-14, 2009
Palm Springs, CA - IAFF EMS in the Fire Service Conference
June 7-10, 2009
Miami Beach, FL - NY Chiefs FIRE 2009 (Booth# 2409)
June 11-13, 2009
Verona, NY
