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1 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
Duty and responsibility -- Make EVERY DAY a TRAINING DAY….so that… EVERYONE GOES HOME!

2 Firefighter Maintenance Program
Regular Medical Check-ups Yes, they can be a pain, but if you don’t do it for you – do it for those who need you. Regular Exercise Even walking makes a BIG difference! Walk a mile a day and watch the changes. Eat Healthy Think about what you are eating, and then picture operating interior at a working fire 30 minutes later. Now, what do you want to eat?

3 Firefighter Rehab Guidelines
Stop before you drop. Cool down when hot Warm up when cold Dry off when wet Stay hydrated with non-caffeinated drinks. Monitor vital signs.

4 Firefighter Response Plan
Get fully dressed in full PPE from head to toe! Get in! Sit down! Fasten your seatbelt! Enjoy the ride with a driver who will get you there in one piece!

5 Driver Response Plan It’s not a race!
Safe is more important than fast! Stop at red lights and stop signs! NO EXCUSES!! If they don’t get out of your way – don’t run them over! THINK and REACT CAREFULLY!!

6 Interior Firefighting Plan
Work as a team! Stay together! Stay oriented! Manage your air supply! Get off the apparatus with tools and a thermal imager for EVERY interior operating team! A radio for EVERY member! Provide constant updates! Constantly assess the Risk/Benefit model!

7 You can make a difference
Get back to the basics! National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Life Safety Initiatives 2004


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