Continuing Education
For the Fire Fighter
Copyright: IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition
Firefighter
Safety and Health
Module 2
Chapter 2
Copyright: IFSTA, Essentials of Fire Fighting and Fire Department Operations, 6th Edition
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
State the practices a
Explain general Firefighter I uses for
guidelines for tool emergency scene
and equipment preparedness and
safety. safety.
Describe ways to Summarize general
maintain safety in guidelines for scene
training. management
including highway
incidents, crowd
control, and
cordoning off
emergency scenes.
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Wearing appropriate PPE,
including reflective vest,
demonstrate scene
management at roadway
Explain the importance of incidents using traffic and
personnel accountability. scene control devices.
Respond to an incident,
correctly mounting and
dismounting an apparatus.
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APPARATUS AND VEHICLE SAFETY BEGINS WITH
AWARENESS AND RESPONSIBILITY
Causes of Collisions
Improper backing Follow speed limits
Excessive speed Proper backing
Lack of driving Be aware
skill/experience Proper maintenance
Reckless driving Wear seat belts
Responsibilities
Poor design or Restrict cell phone use
maintenance
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SAFE VEHICLE OPERATION REQUIRES
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Situational Be aware of Drive
awareness your conditions defensively
• Be aware of • Physical, • Anticipate
surroundings mental, hazards
• Anticipate emotional • Develop
hazards strategies
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YOU SHOULD KNOW THE RULES THAT GOVERN
THE VEHICLES YOU RESPOND IN
Courtesy of Mike Mallory and Tulsa (OK) FD
Private Department Apparatus
• Know your local laws • Understand unique characteristics
• Know weight limits
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YOU MUST REMEMBER AND USE SAFETY RULES
DURING EMERGENCY RESPONSES
Before leaving
While in route
station
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NONEMERGENCY OPERATIONS REQUIRE YOU
TO FOLLOW SAFETY GUIDELINES ALSO
Defensive
driving
Do not ride on
exterior Courtesy of Pat McAuliffe
Avoid/combat
skids
Always use spotter when
backing
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YOU MUST FOLLOW SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR
SAFETY ON THE APPARATUS
Moving Never stand
Be seated,
wear seat
apparatus in or on
belt
Hearing
Wear protection
Tools, Safety gates
Secure equipment
Cab doors
or bars
Steps,
Use handrails
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YOU SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOW SAFETY
PROCEDURES WHEN USING TOOLS
Unpowered Power
• Most common type • Can be life-
threatening if used
improperly
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BOTH UNPOWERED AND POWER TOOLS
REQUIRE YOU TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES
Remove loose
Remove
Wear PPE clothing, keep
jewelry
hair clear
Select Follow
Inspect tools
appropriate manufacturer’s
before use
tool instructions
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BOTH UNPOWERED AND POWER TOOLS
REQUIRE YOU TO FOLLOW SAFETY RULES
Provide adequate Inspect, clean, put
Do not use badly
storage space, all tools in ready
worn, broken tools
return after use state before storing
Use intrinsically safe Do not remove
Get manufacturer
tools in potentially safety shields or
approval before
flammable compromise safety
modifying
atmospheres devices
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FOLLOW SAFETY RULES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS
WHEN USING POWER SAWS
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PERSONNEL SAFETY IS ONE ASPECT OF
MAINTAINING SAFE TRAINING PRACTICES
Appropriate
PPE
Good physical
Safe behavior
condition
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LIVE FIRE TRAINING REQUIRES SAFETY
GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED IN NFPA® 1403
Burn building Acquired structure
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MAINTAINING AND SERVICING EQUIPMENT IS
AN IMPORTANT PART OF TRAINING SAFETY
Clean and disinfect
Inspect and clean tools
equipment
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THE NIMS-ICS SYSTEM PROVIDES A FRAMEWORK
FOR JURISDICTIONAL COOPERATION
Organizational Framework for One Incident Your
model cooperation Commander responsibilities
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PREPAREDNESS IS ALSO AN IMPORTANT ASPECT
OF FIREFIGHTER SAFETY
Volunteer Career EMS
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EMERGENCY SCENE SAFETY REQUIRES
FOLLOWING SOME FUNDAMENTAL RULES
Situational
Rules
awareness
Basic
structural
techniques
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SAFETY AT ROADWAY INCIDENTS HINGES ON
PERSONNEL AND APPARATUS VISIBILITY
High-visibility Apparatus,
vests scene lighting
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PERSONNEL SHOULD WORK IN A PROTECTED
WORK AREA AT ROADWAY INCIDENTS
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SCENE MANAGEMENT USES CONTROL ZONES TO
PROTECT RESPONDERS AND OTHERS ON-SCENE
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A COLLAPSE ZONE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE CREATED
FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE ON-SCENE
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PERSONNEL ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEMS HELP
SAVE LIVES AND PREVENT INJURIES
SCBA tag
system
Passport
system Electronic
system
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SUMMARY
Safety is essential to your mission of protecting the public.
Protect yourself by relying on situational awareness, wearing required PPE,
following orders, and following departmental safety policies and procedures.
Take responsibility for your own safety – you cannot protect the community
unless you first protect yourself.
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