Extreme Idiots Compilation

Good training video? Stupid is as stupid does. Large compilation of videos of people doing this that keep Fire and EMS  busy. They will find a way. Enjoy!

 WARNING: VERY GRAPHIC

Fire Department Safety Officer Resource

 

Video: FDSOA Introduces Second Online Safety Officer Program

The Fire Department Safety Officer Association announced the addition of a second online training program, this one targeted to health and safety officers.

The Fire Department Safety Officers Association recently announced the addition of a second online training program, this one targeted to health and safety officers. According to spokesman Bob Colameta, the FDSOA originally partnered with the Public Safety Education Network to create an online incident safety officer course. The success of that program led to the development of the online Health and Safety Officer Course, which is designed to dovetail with Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services 2nd edition, written by James S. Angle.

Fire Department Safety Officer Association

Quickie from USFA

During the Holiday season remember r to relax and take some time. See the Coffee break short from USFA site

#MS-2011-9 Stress-the Silent Killer

Learning Objective: The student shall be able to recognize and have an understanding of the signs and symptoms of stress and their coping mechanisms.

Signs and symptoms of stress are screaming at us, but are
we listening?
Definition of stress:  A physical or emotional element that causes
bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.
Do you think you’re stressed?  What about your coworkers?  Your
answer is probably, “Not me.  Other people are, but I can deal
with my stress.

Good review–good class–Art of reading smoke

Could almost be a science – Copy of power point below at Firefighter Close calls.com

Art of Reading Smoke PowerPoint  www.firefighterclosecalls.com/news/fullstory/newsid/106558

Art of Reading Smoke PowerPoint. Share ·  Thanks to Dave Dodson for providing this download to FirefighterCloseCalls.com for .

Reading Smoke Practice - YouTube

This is an excerpt from Dave Dodson's video - "The Art of Reading Smoke". This segment allows you to practice some o

he Art of Reading Smoke DVD: Dave Dodson: Fire Engineering ...

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The Art of Reading Smoke DVD. By David W. Dodson, former Battalion Chief and current Lead Instructor of Response Solutions.

Free Resource for Safety Educators

 

Free or at low cost and Online Educational Resources from the Home Safety Council

The Home Safety Council stocks the Expert Network with home injury prevention information, teaching materials, links and downloads. The site is updated regularly and is available on demand.

Their home page link HERE

Resource for you

Carbon monoxide -- CO -- the silent killer. You can't see it, you can't smell it, and it's the #1 cause of poisoning deaths in the world. The people most at risk? Firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs - first responders who are called on to risk their lives to save others, everyday.
It's a medical fact that CO exposure -- even moderate levels - can impact your short and long-term health. This film will motivate you to lower your CO risk by taking important precautions at the scene of a fire, so you can live longer and healthier and be around to enjoy life's most precious moments. Narrated by Randolph Mantooth, known for playing Johnny Gage on the hit TV show Emergency! Content of this video endorsed by the IAFF, IAFC, and FDNY. For more information 

The Silent Killer Home :: CO Fact Sheet :: Resources :: Order DVD

Order this CD HERE Free

Watch it HERE

Freebees

Free Training Responder Films (Meth Labs, Mass Shootings, Emergency Incident Rehabilitation, etc.)

These programs are at the practical level for front-line responders.  The PowerPoints and video portions of the programs can be used by any agency or member either as-is, or as a basis from which to construct training modules or presentations of their own.  Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your free copies.  of HERE at Fire Engineering FSF Area

Resources on the WEB

I haven’t posted any resource links for a while. Here is an updated list of resources that are FREE.  Also been seeing some ICS software out there that cost $. Why I do not want to put down supply and demand, here are some government resources and others that you already paid for, why not use them? Information fro the EPA web site below!

EPA CAMEO MARPLOT, ALOHA Good software for hazardous materials, there are other programs here and databases of information.

• MARPLOT version 4.1.2 (for Windows) released (September 29, 2010)
• MARPLOT version 3.3.3.1 (for Macs) released (December 2009)
• CAMEOfm version 2.1 is released (November 2009)
• Tier2 Submit 2009 is released (November 2009)
• ALOHA version 5.4.1.2 is released (April 2009)
• CAMEOfm Training Schedule
• CAMEO Companion tutorial (PDF, 12.6MB)

Visit their Downloadable Programs page to download software and other electronic files, including the Chemical Reactivity Worksheet, an ArcView Extension for ALOHA (allows ALOHA threat zones to be displayed in ArcView), and various technical explanations of the CAMEO software suite.

ERG (Emergency Response Guide) From The D.O.T.

Internet interactive ERG2008 English version

Internet interactive GRE2008 Spanish version

Powerpoint training presentation on the ERG 2008 English and Spanish version

ERGO2008 free downloadable database in three languages

ICS FORMS  - FEMA NIMS compliant ICS forms HERE

USFA Publications USFA provides information resources in many formats, including books, pamphlets and DVD's,free of charge. Customers can use our online catalog to order from over 400 publications and other information products. You do not need to register to download products in this catalog.

Fire Instructor resources here at: 

NFA TRADE Repository- LSU FETI

TRADE's Virtual TRADEing Post. You can browse the CDs by clicking on its name. You can search by topic. The search result will locate the CD location of the topic you are searching for.

USFA and IAFF Develop Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle and Roadway Operations Safety

The United States Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), announces the release of Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle and Roadway Operations Safety which highlights the results of a U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) supported initiative to enhance emergency vehicle and roadway operations safety for firefighters and law enforcement officers.            

“With vehicle crashes and emergency responders being struck on the roadway being a major cause of on-duty fatalities, it is important for all first responders to avail themselves of these programs to reduce this tragic cause of death,” said Acting U.S. Fire Administrator Glenn A. Gaines.  “We are grateful for the U.S. Department of Justice’s support of this emergency vehicle and roadway safety initiative which benefits the fire service and law enforcement alike.”

“The number of law enforcement officers and firefighters killed in vehicle crashes and as the result of being struck by vehicles as they work at the roadside is disturbing and unacceptable,” said IAFF General President Harold A. Schaitberger.  “The purpose of this program is to provide information to all emergency responders that will make their jobs safer.”         

The goal of this project is to provide a basic guide for all law enforcement officers and firefighters to improve their level of safety at work.  The document discusses training, policy development, education, and technology to enhance emergency vehicle and roadway safety operations.            

Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle and Roadway Operations Safety is available on the IAFF’s website.    
http://www.iaff.org/hs/EVSP/home.html

Best Practices for Emergency Vehicle and Roadway Operations Safety in the Emergency Services
http://www.iaff.org/hs/EVSP/Best%20Practices.pdf

Instructor Guide
http://www.iaff.org/hs/EVSP/2010%20Instructor%20Guide.pdf

Participant Guide
http://www.iaff.org/hs/EVSP/2010%20Participant%20Guide.pdf

Power Point Presentation
http://www.iaff.org/hs/EVSP/IAFF%20Emergency%20Vehicle%20and%20Roadway%20Scene%20Safety%20Course%20PowerPoint.ppt

Power Point Presentation in PDF
http://www.iaff.org/hs/EVSP/PowerPoint%20Presentation%20in%20PDF.pdf

Power Point Handouts in PDF
http://www.iaff.org/hs/EVSP/PowerPoint%20Handouts%20in%20PDF.pdf

Further information on USFA’s emergency vehicle and roadway operations safety projects may be found on the USFA’s website.

Latest Reports and resources from the USFA

Fatal Fires in Residential Buildings

Aug 19: An estimated 1,800 fatal residential building fires occur annually in the United States, resulting in an average of 2,635 deaths, 725 injuries, and $196 million in property loss.

Vacant Residential Building Fires

Aug 19: This report presents fire-related findings associated with the recent increase in the number of vacant residential buildings.

National Public Service Announcement Urges Motorists to "Slow Down and Move Over"

Aug. 18: Produced by the Delaware City (DE) Fire Company and Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association (CVVFA), this public service announcement educates the public about dangers associated with passing emergency responders working on the roadways by urging motorists to "slow down and move over."

Acute cyanide poisoning

Training for first responders on antidote for acute cyanide poisoning from fire smoke
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20100706/Training-for-first-responders-on-antidote-for-acute-cyanide-poisoning-from-fire-smoke.aspx
Training program includes appropriate air management practice for firefighters, the correction of myths and misunderstandings about fire smoke, and instruction about new antidotal treatment therapies for smoke inhalation victims.
Since January 1, 2010 the CPTC has tracked 1,100 civilians treated for smoke inhalation, 413 smoke inhalation deaths, and 125 firefighters who were transported for smoke inhalation treatment. Contrary to popular belief, whether a civilian or a firefighter, smoke inhalation isn't a minor injury - it's deadly.
Annually thousands of civilians die from smoke inhalation because they don't wear air masks to prevent smoke exposure from a fire they never thought would strike. On the other hand, firefighters are exposed to smoke by profession - not accidentally. According to Kevin Reilly, president of the CPTC and Ridgewood NJ firefighter: "Firefighters have self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent smoke inhalation, but many firefighters don't use air when they should, and are therefore exposed to what we call, The Toxic Twins, CO and HCN, which work synergistically to kill."
Acute and chronic smoke exposure caused by firefighters not wearing and using air is more than likely the cause of heart attacks, diseases and illnesses which now plague the profession. In a message to fire service leaders Capt. Mike Gagliano, Seattle Fire Department, said, "I can think of no greater hypocrisy than fire service leaders berating politicians for not caring about firefighters until one of us dies, while exhibiting the exact same behavior when they look the other way and ignore shoddy air management practices in the hope that nothing goes wrong inside the fire. Hope is not a plan. Air management is."
Fire smoke myths and misunderstandings will also be corrected. "I recently heard a firefighter state that smoke color is indicative of the presence of hydrogen cyanide," said Rob Schnepp, Chief of Special Operations for the Alamenda County (CA) Fire Department. "That is absolutely not true. HCN and CO are colorless gases. The last thing we need in the fire service is misinformation. Determining whether HCN is or is not present on the fireground cannot be based on the color of smoke. This training program guarantees firefighters will receive accurate research and information from qualified and respected HCN and fire industry experts," said Schnepp.
First responders will also learn about the Cyanokit or Hydroxocobalamin, an effective and safe antidote for acute cyanide poisoning from fire smoke. In fact, it has saved the lives of several firefighters and civilians in the last two years. "Clearly, this will be the most comprehensive live saving and behavior changing HCN training program that exists. In addition, as more first responders learn how to treat smoke inhalation with the Cyanokit, we anticipate a reduction in the number of civilian smoke inhalation deaths," said Shawn Longerich, executive director. The program will officially launch at FDIC in March, 2011.

NIOSH Alert: Preventing Deaths and Injuries of Fire Fighters using Risk Management Principles at Structure Fires

NIOSH Publication No. 2010-153: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-153/

NIOSH Alert: Preventing Deaths and Injuries of Fire Fighters using Risk Management Principles at Structure Fires

 

Fire fighters are often killed or injured when fighting fires in abandoned, vacant, and unoccupied structures. These structures pose additional and sometimes unique risks due to the potential for fire fighters to encounter unexpected and unsafe building conditions such as dilapidation, decay, damage from previous fires and vandals, and other factors such as uncertain occupancy status. Risk management principles must be applied at all structure fires to ensure the appropriate strategy and tactics are used based on the fire ground conditions encountered.

Entire Document
2010-153.pdf
(2.27 MB; 32 pages)

The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed to view these files.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2010-153/

NVFC Releases National Fire Service Resource Guide

The NVFC has released the National Fire Service Resource Guide. This one-stop reference source provides fire and EMS departments with quick information regarding topics of importance to the fire and emergency services. The Guide includes a compilation of available resources and tools that departments can refer to concerning each topic, as well as tips and guidance to help departments in their initiatives.
The National Fire Service Resource Guide covers the following topics:

• Governance
• Grassroots Advocacy
• Grants and Support
• Retention and Recruitment
• Media and Public Relations
• Line of Duty
• Training
• Health and Safety
• Public Education Materials
• Fire Service Awards
• NVFC Membership
• Additional Resources

The Guide is available for free online at www.nvfc.org under the Resources tab, or click here to download. Departments are encouraged to print a copy of the Guide and place it in a convenient location to provide quick and easy access when they need to find information and resources for the department and personnel. Development of the Guide was supported by VFIS and Provident Agency.  

Firefighter Tactics Under Wind Driven Conditions is Available

 

This DVD set includes a video presentation called, Understanding, Surviving, and Fighting Wind Driven Fires, presented by Battalion Chief Jerry Tracy of the Fire Department of New York City, Peter Van Dorpe of the Chicago Fire Department, Stephen Kerber now with Underwriters Laboratories, and Daniel Madrzykowski of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.  It provides an overview of the wind driven research that was conducted and portrays it's findings in a very easy to use, and training ready format.  It includes a video overview, The Firefighting Tactics Under Wind Driven Conditions: Seven Story Building Report, The Firefighting Tactics Under Wind Driven Conditions: Laboratory Experiments Report (both are also located here), a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the results, training videos, and video documentation of all of the experiments.

The object of this research was to document the impact of wind on fire spread through a structure and examine the capabilities of positive pressure ventilation (PPV), wind-control devices (WCD), and externally applied water to mitigate the hazard.  This DVD set includes the videos from the 8 lab experiments performed in a simulated apartment at NIST and 14 experiments performed in a 7-story apartment building on Governor's Island, New York.  To request a copy of the dual-disk DVD set please email Dan at madrzy@nist.gov.

Free Training

Havne had time to look this over too much but looks interesting .

On your own on this

FREE
http://www.faa.gov/aircraft/gen_av/first_responders/

First Responder Safety at a Small Aircraft or Helicopter Accident

As small aircraft and helicopters have become more complex, technology has provided systems that have enhanced operational safety. In the event of an accident, many of these systems have presented additional hazards to first responders or any potential rescuer at an aircraft accident scene. The FAA, in cooperation with General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), various manufacturers and first responder professional organizations, has developed training for safety at an aircraft accident scene. While the material was initially developed for firefighters, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and police, it provides useful information for any persons that may come across an aircraft accident.  Flash Player is required to view each module.

Module 1  Systems and Material Hazards

• Recommended for firefighters and EMS.
• Primary module that identifies hazards unique to aircraft accidents.

Module 2  Aircraft Type Familiarization and Mission Specific Hazards

• Recommended for firefighters and EMS.
• Outlines aircraft variations in service and hazards associated with certain aircraft usage.

Module 3  Command and Recovery

• Recommended for firefighters, EMS and law enforcement for aircraft accident protocol development.
• Recognizes operational protocol for managing an accident scene and requirements related to the investigation of the accident.

Module 4  Ballistic Parachute System Familiarization

• Recommended for firefighters and recovery personnel.
• Provides information that will detail the installation, operation and techniques used by manufacturers to disable a Ballistic Parachute System so that the first responder will have a better understanding if tasked by the manufacturer to disable the system.

Module 5  Systems and Material Hazards for Rescuers

• Recommended for police, airport and the aviation community or others that may be tasked with initial rescue.
• Provides material from Module 1, however recognizes that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may not be equivalent to firefighter/EMS Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and does not address extrication.

Additional accident and training resources:

• GAMA website for manufacturer specific information: General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA)
• FAA Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) for additional FAA guidance.
• FAA Aircraft Registry

Reporting an accident:

• To the FAA: Flight Standards District Offices (FSDO)
• To the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

In case you missed it

The has been a link posted on Firefighter Close calls with Dave Dodsons PPT file on the Art of Reading Smoke. This is an interesting class and if you get the chance to attend one do so. Remember know your enemy.

From firefighter Close Calls

THE ART OF READING SMOKE POWERPOINT

Thursday, April 8, 2010 by Dave Dodson for FireFighterCloseCalls.com
For more information davedodson@q.com

FYI NFPA release of updated standard

FROM: NFPA releases new edition of NFPA 1600®
Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs

March 19, 2010 – The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released the 2010 Edition of NFPA 1600®, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. It is available for download at no charge on NFPA’s Web site.
http://www.nfpa.org/assets/files//PDF/NFPA16002010.pdf

The new edition of NFPA 1600 is a completely revised and reorganized version that includes major changes to the technical requirements and definitions. The chapter on Program Elements now contains four different chapters:  Planning, Implementation, Testing and Exercises, and Program Improvement.

“Disasters and emergencies are so unpredictable that organizations must always be prepared to manage them before they occur,” said James M. Shannon, president and CEO of NFPA. “Organizations keep turning to NFPA 1600 because it helps them develop the best possible strategy for dealing with unforeseen issues.”

NFPA 1600 establishes a common, high level set of criteria for disaster and emergency management and business continuity programs to develop, implement, assess, and maintain these programs. The programs address management, planning, prevention, mitigation, implementation, response, recovery, testing and improvement.

The standard began in 1991 when NFPA’s Standards Council established the Disaster Management Committee to develop a preparedness standard that recognized the crucial components of a comprehensive plan to be used by a wide variety of organizations and businesses. The plan was designed to address preparations for, responses to, and recovery from disasters resulting from natural, human or technological events.

Today, NFPA 1600 is one of NFPA’s most widely implemented standards. It is used by and developed for organizations in both the private and public sector.

NFPA 1600 has been adopted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as the national preparedness standard. Under the provisions of the Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002 (SAFETY Act), DHS has designated NFPA 1600 as a “Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology” (QATT) and certified it as an “Approved Product for Homeland Security.” NFPA 1600, Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs has also been designated for adoption under the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program (PS-Prep).

Printed copies can be ordered through the online catalog.

NFPA has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, electrical, building, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.

Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program Update

NIOSH has recently released the following Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Reports:

F2009-26 Sep 11, 2009

Fire fighter/operator suffers sudden cardiac death while operating a fire engine at a structure fire – Louisiana

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200926.html

F2009-12 Apr 15, 2009

Volunteer fire chief dies in motor vehicle incident while responding to a fire alarm – Marylandhttp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200912.html

F2008-05 Feb 23, 2008

Volunteer captain dies in engine rollover – Colorado

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200805.html

F2009-24 Jul 06, 2009

Fire fighter trainee with an atrial septal aneurysm collapses and dies during debris fire operations – Pennsylvania

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200924.html

F2008-37 Nov 15, 2008

Career fire fighter dies after being trapped in a roof collapse during overhaul of a vacant/abandoned building – Michigan

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire/reports/face200837.html

Links of the day – Interesting links on the WEB 3/9/2010

Man dies after crashing into ambulance, 3 vehicles, and attached garage - WNDU-TV

Get a Police Scanner on Your iPhone - iPhone-Codes

Cochran calls for greater firefighter safety at summit - U.S. Fire ...
EMMITSBURG, Md. US Fire Administrator Kelvin Cochran welcomed last year's reduction in LODDs but stressed the need for greater efforts to improve.

A step backwards in Tennessee? -

House Approves Letting Some Rural Firefighters Go Untrained ...

Over some objections, the Tennessee House Monday night voted 65-25 to exempt volunteer firefighters in Grainger and Claiborne counties from training requirements that apply to most other firemen

 

Firefighter Spot - Home of The Best Firefighting Video: FDNY ...
FDNY firefighters went to work on a 2nd Alarm fire in the Bedford Section of the Bronx on Decatur Street. Early reports place, "Heavy fire 1st & 2nd floors into the cockloft. We have 2 – lines stretched, 2 – lines in operation. ...

No excusing domestic terrorism

Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Heaven help our democracy when members of Congress try to explain away acts of domestic terrorism. The ends do not justify the means. ...

Close Calls Caught On Tape From Fire link
Awareness is a firefighter's #1 tool when it comes to saving a life. Check out this collection of close calls and ask yourself what you would have done in these situations.
Watch Close Calls >>

First Responder Road Side Accidents

Responder Traffic Hazards

Traffic accidents involving First Responders are being reported on a frequent basis.  The First Responder Safety Institute has provided a Job Task Analysis for improving road side safety for responders. The Institute created as a Committee of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association, serves as an informal advisory panel of public safety leaders committed to reducing deaths and injuries to America's Emergency Responders.  A copy of the Job Task Analysis may be downloaded below.

A copy of the Job Task Analysis is available at:
http://lepcnews.squarespace.com/responder-traffic-hazards/
Job Task Analysis
http://lepcnews.squarespace.com/responder-traffic-hazards/Task_Analysis_Report11.pdf

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