Nominations are open for the annual Safety, Health and Survival Section Awards. These awards recognize organizations and individuals of organizations (of any type and size of department/organization) that have made a significant contribution to the overall environment of health … [Read more...]
Dave Emanuel
Dave is a career Fire Chief in Durham, New Hampshire on the campus of the University of New Hampshire, has served on the SHSS Board since 2021, and is a lifetime member of the Stratham Volunteer Fire Department. Since his introduction to the fire service as an Eagle Scout through … [Read more...]
Matthew Clark
My name is Matt Clark and I currently serve as the Division Chief of Operations for the Williston Fire Department, Williston North Dakota. Our department is a 4 station combination department with 106 total members. We are located in the heart of the Bakken oil patch in northwest … [Read more...]
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2022 Election
Meet Your Candidates Three at-large directors will be elected in the 2022 SHS Section Election. All positions will begin at Fire-Rescue International and are three-year terms. Candidates listed here alphabetically by last name. Dave Emanuel Fire Chief, Durham (NH) Fire … [Read more...]
Safety, Health and Survival Virtual Training Day
The Safety, Health and Survival Section is hosting a free Virtual Training Day, via WebEx. The training is scheduled to run from 9 AM ET to 3:15 PM ET. Participants can join for the entire day or for only the topics they are most interested in. Join a group of talented … [Read more...]
Safety, Health & Survival Section Announces 2020 Award Recipients
The section awards recognize both organizations and individuals who have made a significant contribution to health and safety within their own organizations and the fire service as a whole. Every year, winners are selected by a committee appointed by the Safety, Health & … [Read more...]
Meet the 2020 SHS Section Board Candidates
The 2020 SHS Section Election will be for three at-large director seats. Eligibility information for this position can be found on the 2020 Elections page. The elected at-large directors will serve three-year terms, beginning at FRI 2020 in Phoenix, AZ. The 2020 SHS Section … [Read more...]
Register for the FDSOA Health and Safety Conference
You still have time to register for the FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Conference! Join safety officers from across the country January 15-16 in Scottsdale, AZ. You can review the schedule here. Register Now! … [Read more...]
2019 SHS Section Awards
From: Steve Tullis, SHS Awards Chair Don't wait until the last minute to submit your nominations for the Safety, Health and Survival Section awards! The deadline for submitting a nomination for any of these awards is May 17 at 11:59 PM ET. Any nominations received after that … [Read more...]
Meet the 2019 SHS Section Board Candidates
All open board positions in 2019 are for at-large director seats. Eligibility for this position can be found on the 2019 Elections page. Three at-large directors will be elected. The elected at-large directors will serve three-year terms, beginning at FRI 2019 in Atlanta, … [Read more...]
IAFC FIRE & EMS NATIONAL EMERGENCY SAFETY & SURVIVAL ALERT
Firefighters, EMTs and Apparatus Struck – Roadway Operations DATES: 02/04 – 02/08 The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), through their Safety, Health and Survival Section and in cooperation with the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, are urging all fire chiefs … [Read more...]
Strategic Initiatives 2019-2021
IAFC Safety, Health, & Survival Section SHS Strategic Plan Initiatives Create a National Fire Service Health and Safety Alliance to work with other fire service organizations to address firefighter safety issues. Develop a process to enable every firefighter to … [Read more...]
NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Mapping
NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Mapping Application Now Available The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Division of Safety Research has released a new web site entitled Fire Fighter Fatality Map. Developed to increase awareness of firefighter deaths and … [Read more...]
FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Forum
Join Safety Officers from across North America for a week full of education, awareness and networking! … [Read more...]