2019 FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Forum January 23-24, 2019 Pre-conferences – Monday and Tuesday, January 21-22 Vendor tabletop information page Click here to see current schedule … [Read more...]
2019 FDSOA Annual Apparatus Specifications & Maintenance Symposium
2019 FDSOA Annual Apparatus Specifications & Maintenance Symposium January 21-23, 2019 Pre-conference – Sunday, January 20th (full day off site or half day on-site) Post-conference – Wednesday, January 23rd (full day off site) Vendor tabletop information … [Read more...]
Removing Diesel Exhaust from Apparatus Bays
Until further research is completed, the IAFC is currently of the opinion that exhaust capturing systems are the most effective to prevent firefighter exposures in addition to other systems. As additional scientific independent research is conducted on vehicle mounted … [Read more...]
Protecting First Responder on Frontline of the Opioid Crisis
Protecting First Responder on Frontline of the Opioid Crisis and Frequency Asked Questions. The event can viewed live stream today August 30th at 2:00pm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkxT0bgekQ8 … [Read more...]
SHS Joins with FDSOA on the Leadership Track at the 2019 Health and Safety Forum
2019 Health and Safety Forum Here are the specific web page links 2019 Health and Safety Forum Info Page 2019 Health and Safety Forum Vendor Tabletop and Sponsorship Info Page FDSOA Safety Officer Scholarship Info and Application Page … [Read more...]
Become a Member
Become a Member Join Safety, Health and Survival Section Thank you for your interest in membership. No matter your rank or department type, we have a place for all current and emerging leaders in the fire and emergency service. Have a question? Want to join by … [Read more...]
SHS Awards Program IAFC Safety, Health Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award Special Video Tribute to Chief Brunacini Sponsored by Provident Insurance Chief Richard Thode, Bridgeport, CT – providing a model for success when it comes to … [Read more...]
IAFC Bullying, Harassment, and Workplace Violence Prevention Task Group
2019 – 2021 IAFC Safety, Health and Survival Section Strategic Initiatives
IAFC SHS Strategic Plan final 2018 plan for 2019 … [Read more...]
Annual Health and Safety Symposium
SHS is partnering with the Fire Department Safety Officers Association again in 2019 to present dynamic, relevant topics related to fire department safety officers. We have five presentation slots assigned for the Annual Health and Safety Symposium. If you have a topic you are … [Read more...]
The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Fire Fighters and EMS Responders
Sleep Deprivation This report, The Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Fire Fighters and EMS Responders, along with its accompanying computer-based educational program, presents background information on normal sleep physiology and the health and … [Read more...]
2018 Election SHS – Safety, Health and Survival Section Resutls
Chantilly, VA -- The SHS Board of Directors and SHS Elections Committee are excited to announce the final results of the 2018 SHS election. The results are unofficial until the ballot is approved at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) in Dallas. Congratulations to: John … [Read more...]
Safety Stand Down 2018
Safety Stand Down 2018 Safety Stand Down will take place June 17-23, 2018. This event highlights critical safety, health, and survival issues for the fire and emergency services. All departments and personnel are asked to take the week of June 17-23 to … [Read more...]
IAFC Safety, Health & Survival Section Announces 2018 Award Recipients
IAFC Safety, Health & Survival Section Announces 2018 Award Recipients The International Association of Fire Chiefs’ Safety, Health & Survival Section has announced the winners of its 2018 awards. The section awards recognize both organizations and individuals who have … [Read more...]
Obesity and Health in the North American Fire Service
Obesity and Health in the North American Fire Service Read the full Editorial 'Obesity and health in the North American Fire Service: research points the way to positive culture change' summarising the collection of articles. … [Read more...]