Duty and responsibility

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Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
Duty and responsibility -- Make EVERY DAY a
TRAINING DAY.so that EVERYONE GOES HOME!
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Public Safety is our Duty Firefighter Safety is
our Responsibility EVERYONE GOES HOME!

• Focus on FIREFIGHTING FIT and remember REHAB
  at the scene!
• Regular medical examinations
• Physical fitness program
• Monitored rehab after strenuous activity
• Eat Smart

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Public Safety is our Duty Firefighter Safety is
our Responsibility EVERYONE GOES HOME!

• Drive with care everyone wears a
  seatbelt.EVERYONE!
• Safe speed --- always under control
• Stop at red lightsSTOP!
• Remain seated and belted while in motion
• Protect the roadway/scene

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Public Safety is our Duty Firefighter Safety is
our Responsibility EVERYONE GOES HOME!

• The right FIREFIGHTING Strategy - Offensive
  or Defensive?
• SIZE-UP Evaluate risks before attacking
• Do not risk a firefighters LIFE to save
  property
• Closely monitor changing conditions

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Public Safety is our Duty Firefighter Safety is
our Responsibility EVERYONE GOES HOME!

• Stay together so WE dont get lost
• Accountability and crew integrity are essential
• Stay oriented --- always know the way out
• Predict and manage your air supply
• Communicate with your crew command

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You can make a difference Get back to the basics!

National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Life
Safety Initiatives 2004