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Creating effective communications for vaccine distribution
Recommendations for emergency services organizations on creating effective disaster communications for COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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Getting ready for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
As the reality of COVID-19 vaccinations draws near, fire departments and emergency medical services agencies need to be aware of these planning and response considerations.
Considerations include vaccine distribution planning and response to incidents involving dry ice.
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Situational awareness basics — look and listen (Part 2: mental environment)
Learn how to increase psychological situational awareness for your own and your crew's well-being.
Common signs to watch for and actions you can take to work through behavioral health issues together or with a professional counselor.
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On-duty firefighter fatalities in 2019
Sixty-two firefighters died from injuries sustained while on duty, 22 less than the 2018 total of 84 firefighters.
The total of 62 on-duty firefighter fatalities is the lowest since the USFA began this annual study.
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Measuring COVID-19's impact on first responder organizations
A new research project — that needs your help — hopes to measure the impact of COVID-19, share best practices and identify ways to strengthen first responder organizations.
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NWCG updates wildland fire position qualification standards
The 2020 edition of Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications (PMS 310-1) is now available from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.
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Situational awareness basics — look and listen (Part 1: physical environment)
Firefighters: learn how to identify your own situational awareness deficiencies and open up to a broader view at the scene and around the station.
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New materials highlight row house firefighting safety
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a free fact sheet and poster that highlight tactics for fighting row house fires and areas for potential fire extension.
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Statistics
There are dozens of ways you can use Fire Is Everyone’s Fight to help teach people in your city or town to be safe from fire. Join the fight for a few ideas to get you started.
Home fire fatalities (2020)
Up 2% compared to fatalities reported from Jan. 1 – Dec. 12, 2019.
65 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for Dec. 6-12.
Older adults (65 and over) represent 28% of all fatalities.
Pennsylvania leads the nation in reported deaths with 124.
Planning a trip to visit the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial?
New identification requirements to access our campus are in effect. Please read this information first before scheduling your visit.Share this video to learn how to prevent exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances are linked to cancer and may be present in firefighting foam.