Safety Articles

February 24, 2023

The Stigma of Behavioral Health

Discussing behavioral health issues can be a difficult task, especially given the stigma. These tips can help address the topic.

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January 30, 2023

Medical Expense Coverage for Volunteers

Volunteer Accident coverage extends to volunteers injured while performing their supervised and assigned duties during a sponsored activity or event.

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January 19, 2023

Firefighters, Cancer, and Early Detection

Contributed by United Diagnostic Services. The introduction of modern mobile screening technology is giving the fire service the weapons they need to tackle the #1 killer of firefighters: cancer.

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January 4, 2023

Data: Skin Cancer and Firefighters

Skin cancer can affect everyone, but recent studies have found an elevated risk for skin cancer among firefighters when compared against the general population.

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January 4, 2023

Safety Consultations and Trainings Available to Members

Safety consultations are one way your district can learn about and implement best practices, host workplace trainings, and develop your internal safety culture.

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November 30, 2022

Preparing for Active Shooters

Discover how to ready your active shooter preparedness plan with these government resources and available safety consultations.

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August 3, 2022

New Senate Bill Zeroes in on Distracted Driving

April was distracted driver awareness month. Discover new resources available to help districts train their drivers and monitor their motor vehicle reports.

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June 15, 2022

Managing Wildfire with Advances in Technology

The need for advancements in firefighting technologies are more apparent than ever. Fire agencies have been turning to such things as supercomputers and drones to help out.

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March 16, 2022

New Playground Designs Promote…Risk?

Risk-based play has led to updated equipment, but safety issues remain A new playground opened in Huntington Beach, California in January that updates the traditional playground fare of slides, monkey bars, and swings. This new community park, complete with a rope tunnel, giant jungle gym, and zip-lines, is unique because it encourages children to engage […]

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October 26, 2021

Vehicle Rollovers Highlight Need for Training

We have collected a few tips and member-only resources to help prepare your staff and organization for road hazards.

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