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🔥Ready to level up your career in firefighting? The Fire Protection Technology pathway is here to equip you with the technical, managerial and leadership skills needed for success in the fire protection community. Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned firefighter, this pathway has got you covered! 🔥 #TheFutureIsHere

New study sheds light on the impact of passive safety leadership in the fire service on firefighter stress and safety behaviors. https://lnkd.in/eS4bG26k #FirefighterSafety #LeadershipImpact

Understanding Impact Force: A Simple Visual Comparison 🚧 This design was created for my previous organization two years back as a part of an HSSE Campaign on “The Risk from falling materials”. This was designed by illustrating two scenarios featuring Sir Isaac Newton (Apologies Sir) to easily demonstrate the factors affecting impact force to everyone from top to bottom level of the organization when objects fall from a specific height. When an object falls from height, its mass does not change; mass remains constant regardless of distance. However, what increases is the object's velocity and momentum due to gravitational acceleration. Impact Force: The impact force depends on the object's mass, velocity, and the stopping distance (how quickly it comes to rest after hitting the ground). As height increases, the velocity at impact increases, which leads to a larger impact force. 💡 By understanding Impact force, applying the Risk control hierarchy (ERICPD), we can effectively reduce workplace incidents/ accidents and improve safety culture. #WorkplaceSafety #ImpactForce #ERICPD #SafetyCampaign #QHSE #EN397 #FallProtection #PPE #RiskManagement

🔥 Safety Stand Down 2024 coming June 14-22nd. As fire and emergency service professionals, commitment to training is non-negotiable. This collaborative initiative, supported by over 20 organizations including IAFC, IAFF, NVFC, NFPA, and FDSOA, emphasizes the vital role of training in our success. From June 16-22, we're suspending non-emergency activities to prioritize back-to-basics training. Each day has a theme, catering to every rank's needs, from company officers to chiefs making split-second decisions. Training isn't just about tactics; it's about command and control, ensuring every individual's safety. Let's embrace this opportunity to enhance our skills and minimize regrets. Here's more from our FireRescue1 team about the upcoming initiative #SafetyStandDown2024 #FireRescue1 🔥#training #fire #IAFC #IAFF #NVFC #NFPA #FDSOA #success #tactics #Lexipol

🎥 Safety Contacts: a lighthearted approach with deep reflections   Recently, my manager, aligned with Ferrero strong focus on Safety, challenged us with an interesting task: each of us, in turn, was asked to present a Safety Contact video in our weekly meeting.   Typically, these videos are serious and emotional, but I decided to take a different approach. I chose a humorous clip from the TV show The Office (US), showing the disastrous outcome of a fire drill gone wrong.   The result? A lighthearted video that sparked meaningful discussions. This experience reminded me that varying our approach can boost engagement and awareness, even on critical Safety topics.   🌱 Lessons learned: - Compliance is key: everyone must be trained on Safety procedures. - Training should stick: engaging content helps lessons stay with us. - Stay calm under pressure: leaders must maintain composure to ensure safe evacuations.   Do you believe this lighthearted approach can be as effective as the more traditional methods? I’d love to hear your thoughts—and feel free to share your own Safety Contact videos in the comments!   #Ferrero #SafetyFirst #SafetyCulture #Innovation #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement

Preparation and readiness are the backbones of effective firefighting. Every drill, every training session, every piece of equipment plays a vital role in ensuring firefighters are ready to respond when seconds count. The development of the Hy-Conn Hose Connector was driven by this understanding — a commitment to enhance the preparedness of firefighters with innovation that significantly reduces hose connection time. As we approach #FDIC2024, I'm reminded of the countless discussions with firefighters who stressed the need for speed and reliability in their gear. It was clear that improving the efficiency of basic tasks like hose connections could have a profound impact on overall readiness and response times. Hy-Conn was our answer to that challenge, designed to ensure that firefighters can do their job more safely and effectively. This weekend, as fire departments across the nation review their readiness and equipment needs, I encourage leaders to consider how innovations like Hy-Conn can play a role in their preparedness strategies. It's not just about having the right tools; it's about embracing solutions that can transform outcomes. I look forward to sharing more about how Hy-Conn is making a difference in the firefighting community at FDIC 2024. Join us at Booth 9621 to see firsthand the impact of our commitment to readiness and safety. The right preparation can save lives. Let's equip our firefighters with the best tools to face the challenges ahead with confidence. #FirefighterReadiness #HyConnDifference #PreparationSavesLives #FDIC2024 #FirefightingInnovation

The journey continues...dive into the latest episode of NFPA 855: Why is Partnering with Organizations like FSSA, NFPA & ICC Important? https://lnkd.in/epTbFeHA #fssa #fireprotection #firesafety #fireindustry

Session starts in 15 mins! 🗣️ Head over to the Fire Safety Leaders Summit sponsored by Riskbase, to learn more on preparing building safety cases for the real world! #FSE2024

At #GetRight, we are firm believers that proactive measures can significantly mitigate potential losses. Our guiding principle revolves around a comprehensive understanding of your business needs, allowing us to diligently assess and minimize risks. Implementing robust safety measures, conducting routine checks, and prioritizing regular maintenance and inspections for all existing hazards are essential steps to diminish the likelihood of incidents leading to losses. Type of Loss/Reason of Loss : #FireIncident 👨🚒🔥🚒👩🚒 We are committed to going above and beyond to safeguard your interests and contribute to the overall risk reduction for your business. #safety #safetyculture #safetytraining #safetyfirst #safetyprofessionals #safetytips #safetyawareness #safetyatwork #safetymanager #safetymanagement #safetyofficer #safetyleadership #safetyconsulting #safetymatters #safetyalways #safetycompliance #safety #hazard #flammablechemicals #chemicalindustry #chemicalsafety #chemicalmanufacturing #chemicalfire #fire #firesafety #fireprotection #firefighter #firefighting #fireprevention #preventinglosses #businessinterruption #losses #claims Viswas Srivastava | Ashish Goyal | Aman Gaur

When managing tank fires, the Incident Commander (IC) can choose from three strategies : Passive, Defensive, or Offensive. The choice depends on available resources and the fire's conditions. 🔥 Passive Strategy: Used when resources are insufficient or immediate evacuation is required due to imminent dangers like a Boil over or tank failure. Here, the area is evacuated, and the fire is left to burn out. 🛡️ Defensive Strategy: Focuses on containing the fire and protecting nearby equipment when an offensive approach is not viable. 🚒 Offensive Strategy: Involves an aggressive fire attack to extinguish the blaze, but only if ample resources are available to ensure safety. Foam agents and the right equipment are crucial for success.