1. Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives Part II Make Everyday a Training Day…So that Everyone Goes Home c. 2006 NFFF Firefighter Life Safety Resource Kit

2. Initiative # 10 Grant programs should support the implementation of safe practices and/or mandate safe practices as an eligibility requirement.

3. There is grant money available for you to begin implementing the initiatives. Grants should, however, be tied to increasing safety measures. No safe practices/no grant. What Initiative #10 Means If you ask for a grant to improve health and wellness, for example, recommendations should be made and implemented as a condition of future grants. Take time to learn how to write grants professionally— beginning with the identification of granting sources. If you ask for a grant to improve health and wellness, for example, recommendations should be made and implemented as a condition of future grants. Take time to learn how to write grants professionally— beginning with the identification of granting sources.

4. National standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed and championed. Initiative # 11

5. National Standards for emergency response policies and procedures should be developed. At the local level, departments may have to increase response times to “arrive alive.” What Initiative #11 Means Help to adopt safe driving rules and enforce them. Secure loose objects in cabs and on vehicles. Respond to emergencies using emergency response SOPs; no red lights and sirens to routine calls. Make sure all vehicles meet current safety standards. MOST IMPORTANT: MANDATE SEAT BELT USE! Help to adopt safe driving rules and enforce them. Secure loose objects in cabs and on vehicles. Respond to emergencies using emergency response SOPs; no red lights and sirens to routine calls. Make sure all vehicles meet current safety standards. MOST IMPORTANT: MANDATE SEAT BELT USE!

6. Ky. Firefighter Killed, Second Wounded in Shooting at Scene of Domestic 'Worst Nightmare': Domestic Dispute Call Turns to Tragedy Ky. Firefighter Killed, Second Wounded in Shooting at Scene of Domestic 'Worst Nightmare': Domestic Dispute Call Turns to Tragedy Initiative # 12 Memphis: Firefighting Presents More Dangers Than Just Fire Six Firefighters Shot, Injured in Indiana Violence All Remain Hospitalized, One Seriously Six Firefighters Shot, Injured in Indiana Violence All Remain Hospitalized, One Seriously National protocols for response to violent incidents (including terrorism) should be developed and championed.

7. Fire and EMS workers deserve to have policies which will reduce their exposure to all threats of violence. What Initiative #12 Means Promote policies to “stage” violence incident responses, removing the pressure to react immediately. SOPs should include “GO” and “No- GO” criteria. Learn all you can about responding to terrorist incidents, regardless of your department’s size or proximity to predicted targets. Promote policies to “stage” violence incident responses, removing the pressure to react immediately. SOPs should include “GO” and “No- GO” criteria. Learn all you can about responding to terrorist incidents, regardless of your department’s size or proximity to predicted targets.

8. Initiative # 13 Firefighters and their families must have access to counseling and psychological support

9. Firefighting is a high-risk occupation which, from time to time, can put the employee and his or her family under extreme stress. They deserve access to mental health care. What Initiative #13 Means If you are feeling stress (depression/anxiety or physical symptoms) seek help from physician, EAP counselors, religious or other sources. Don’t “tough it out”; this could lead to bad results for you and your family. Stress-awareness should be part of firefighter training at all levels. Help a buddy you see struggling with stress-related problems. If you are feeling stress (depression/anxiety or physical symptoms) seek help from physician, EAP counselors, religious or other sources. Don’t “tough it out”; this could lead to bad results for you and your family. Stress-awareness should be part of firefighter training at all levels. Help a buddy you see struggling with stress-related problems.

10. Public education must receive more resources and be championed as a critical fire and life safety program Initiative # 14

11. Public Education is a responsibility of all fire service personnel. It should not be reserved for one week on October. Increased civilian awareness will decrease firefighter risks. What Initiative #14 Means Make communicating the fire prevention message to the community a priority. Utilize USFA resources and materials—they are free and excellent. Become an ambassador for community safety in your church, children's’ schools, volunteer groups, etc. Become an advocate for code adoption & enforcement. Make communicating the fire prevention message to the community a priority. Utilize USFA resources and materials—they are free and excellent. Become an ambassador for community safety in your church, children's’ schools, volunteer groups, etc. Become an advocate for code adoption & enforcement.

12. Advocacy must be strengthened for the enforcement of codes and the installation of home fire sprinklers Initiative # 15

13. The widespread use of residential sprinklers will improve outcomes for civilians and decrease firefighter injuries and LODDs. What Initiative #15 Means Ensure all firefighters understand how sprinkler systems operate and the value they bring to reducing Line of Duty Death’s. Actively advocate for residential sprinkler laws and widespread adoption. If you build a home, consider the installation of a sprinkler system—lead by example. Ensure all firefighters understand how sprinkler systems operate and the value they bring to reducing Line of Duty Death’s. Actively advocate for residential sprinkler laws and widespread adoption. If you build a home, consider the installation of a sprinkler system—lead by example.

14. Safety must be a primary consideration in the design of apparatus and equipment. Initiative # 16

15. Encourage your department to make “safety” the highest priority in equipment and apparatus purchases—as high as design and price. What Initiative #16 Means Form an apparatus committee and help set your department’s policies on equipment and apparatus purchases. Read professional journals and attend conferences where new innovations in apparatus and equipment are demonstrated. Learn NFPA standard 1901 regarding apparatus safety standards. Form an apparatus committee and help set your department’s policies on equipment and apparatus purchases. Read professional journals and attend conferences where new innovations in apparatus and equipment are demonstrated. Learn NFPA standard 1901 regarding apparatus safety standards.

16. Self-Evaluation Summary Is Your Department on the path to a Line of Duty Death ? Do you know what the path looks like ? Is Your Department on the path to a Line of Duty Death ? Do you know what the path looks like ?

17. Does it Look Like this? Older & Heavier Stiff versus Flexible High Cholesterol versus Low Insulin versus Non Insulin Experience Exchange versus Early Death Older & Heavier Stiff versus Flexible High Cholesterol versus Low Insulin versus Non Insulin Experience Exchange versus Early Death More Accidents Criminal Charges Incarceration Civilian casualty Firefighter casualties More Accidents Criminal Charges Incarceration Civilian casualty Firefighter casualties

18. IF YOUR DEPARTMENT IS ON THE ROAD TO A LINE OF DUTY DEATH YOU CAN BEGIN TODAY TO CHANGE THE ROAD YOU’RE ON: Watch the videos in the Firefighter Life Safety Resource Kit Conduct an organizational assessment and implement changes Encourage and reward positive changes toward safety IF YOUR DEPARTMENT IS ON THE ROAD TO A LINE OF DUTY DEATH YOU CAN BEGIN TODAY TO CHANGE THE ROAD YOU’RE ON: Watch the videos in the Firefighter Life Safety Resource Kit Conduct an organizational assessment and implement changes Encourage and reward positive changes toward safety

19. Make a Commitment TODAY… Become an ADVOCATE for the 16 FIREFIGHTER LIFE SAFETY INITIATIVES For more information on the Courage To Be Safe…So Everyone Goes Home program www.everyonegoeshome.com Make a Commitment TODAY… Become an ADVOCATE for the 16 FIREFIGHTER LIFE SAFETY INITIATIVES For more information on the Courage To Be Safe…So Everyone Goes Home program www.everyonegoeshome.com