• Structural Stability of Engineered Lumber

• 21st Century Terrorism - A Primer for the professional

• Charleston Super Sofa Store Report

   

  A wide array of resources to assist the fire service in reducing the risk of injury or loss to property and strengthening their day-to-day operations.

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Firefighter Safety Lessons - (University of MD, National Fallen Firefighters F.)

• Apparatus Driving Operations

• Apparatus Response

• Offensive Verses Defensive Tactics

• Mental Health Services

• Duty and Responsibility to Act Safely

• Stopping Unsafe Practices

• Attacking the Fire Service Culture

• Wildland Interface Issues

• Reinventing Fire Prevention

• Health and Wellness Concerns

• Training Techniques

• Understanding Fire Research

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National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program 2008 Outstanding Applied Research Papers

• Determining Core Emergency Scene Operational Standards

  • Lee A. Soptich - East Side Fire Rescue - WA

• Firefighter Rehabilitation

  • Michael E. Boyle - Orange County Fire Authority - CA

• Determining Fire Hazards When Educators Decorate Their Classroom

  • Jonathon Barry Burnside - Clinton Fire Department - MS

• An Analysis of Red Light and Siren Use Responding to EMS Incidents

  • Donald M. Waldron - Londonderry Fire Department - NH

Presentations

• The Transition from Volunteer to Combination

Fire Prevention Materials

• Smoke detectors

• Escape from fire

• Fire safety check list for older adults

• Food on a stove fire lesson

• Safety Resource Organization

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Reference Web Sites

• Firechiefresource.com

Standards of Cover

• Mariposa FD Part 1 Document Part 1

• Mariposa FD Part 2 Maps

• Standards of Cover Document Template

• Evans F.D. Standard of Cover Table of Contents

• Navato CA Standard of Cover Document

• Central Jackson County Fire Protection District

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Strategic Plans

• Georgia Fire Service Five Year Strategic Plan 2005 - 2010

• Vashon Island Fire Rescue

• Missouri Valley Association of Fire Chiefs Draft 2002

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Policies & Procedures

• SOG for Cone, Flare, or Sign Deployment at Traffic-related Incidents

• Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service (USFA)

• Model Procedures for Responding to a Package with Suspicion of a Biological Threat

• Rapid Interventions Team Operations Manual

• East Pierce Fire Rescue Operational Guideline

• Frankfort Fire Department Seat Belt Policy

• Apparatus Occupant Safety

• Emergency Vehicle Operations Guidelines

• Model Policy & Procedure Guide for Emergency Vehicle Operation Safety  

• Farmington Hills Fire Department:

  • Procedures Manual

  • Wearing Department Issued Uniforms

  • Discipline Policy

  • Officers Expectations

  • Personal Appearance

  • Departmental Compensation

  • Departmental Incentive Plan

  • Workman's Compensation

  • Pay Rates for Paid on Call Members

  • Awards and Recognition

  • Paid on Call Membership Evaluation

  • Paid on Call Probationary Membership Evaluation

  • Response Percentage Policy

  • Minimum Department Training Policy

  • Apparatus Driver Certification

  • Station Assignments by Incident

  • Vehicle Response Guidelines

• Montgomery Fire Department Firefighter Funeral Guidelines

• Hot Cold Response Policy

• Hanover Fire/EMS Academy Disciplinary Policy

• General Disciplinary Policy

• Vashon Island Fire Rescue Policy and Operating Guidelines

  • Discipline and Appeal

  • Grievance Procedures

  • Commendation

  • General Duties and Responsibilities

  • Code of Conduct

• King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Department Policy and Guidelines

  • Discipline and Appeal

  • General Building Rules

• University of Minnesota - Twin Cities - Emergency Operations Plan

  • Introduction

  • State Letter of Approval

  • Basic Plan

  • Annex A - Warning and Notification

  • Annex B - Direction and Control

  • Annex C - Public Information and Communications

    • Communications in Crisis Manual

  • Annex D - Health and Medical Administration

  • Annex F - Mass Fatalities

  • Annex G - Security, Evacuation and Traffic Control

    • City of Minneapolis Map

    • Minneapolis Campus Map

    • City of St. Paul Map

    • St. Paul Campus Map

    • Aerial Photos (NA on this site)

    • Evacuation Plans of Each Building on Campus (NA on this site)

  • Annex H - Fire Protection

  • Annex I - Facilities Operations and Utilities Restoration

    • Building Plans - Minneapolis Campus (NA on this site)

    • Building Plans - St. Paul Campus (NA on this site)

    • Asbestos Survey (NA on this site)

  • Annex J - Congregate Care (NA on this site)

  • Annex K - Finance

  • Annex L - General Counsel

  • Annex M - Hazardous Material

    • NFA Hazmat Guide

    • NIOSH Guide

    • 2000 Emergency Response Guide

    • On Line MSDS

  • Annex N - Terrorism Response

  • Annex O - Information Technology

  • Annex P - Search and Rescue

  • Annex Q - Damage Assessment

• Flood Emergency Response Guidelines

• NFFF Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

• Procedures Manual

• Department Equipment and Uniforms

• Wearing Department Issued Uniform

• Discipline

• Officer Expectations

• Personal Appearance

• Compensation

• Incentive Plan

• Additional Workers Compensation

• Pay Rates for Paid-On-Call Members

• Awards and Recognition

• Paid-On-Call Value Acknowledgement - Expectation

• Promotion for Paid-On-Call Members

• Paid-On-Call Probationary Evaluation Process/Requirements

• Station Notification - Type of Incident

• Emergency Vehicle Response

• Response Percentage

• Apparatus Driver Certification Requirements

• Minimum Department Training Requirements

• Fire Chief Job Description

• Dallas Oregon SOPs

• Statewide Mutual Aid For Emergency Management Model Authorizing Resolution

• Organizational Guidelines

• Suppression Support Policy

• Standards of Action of a Lost/Disoriented Firefighter

• Model Procedures for Responding to a Package with Suspicion of a Biological Threat

• Highway Safety SOP

• Highway Safety Information

• Complete Fire Department Policies & Procedures Manual

• Departmental Seat Belt Policy

• Student Firefighting Policy

• Cadet Firefighting Policy

• Policy Statements 3/04 (34 pages)

• EMS Personnel Policy

• Responding in Personal Vehicle Policy

• Fire Training Policy

• Indian Rocks Volunteer Fire Association Policies

• Whatcom County Selection of Members Policy

• Whatcom County General Policy Information

• Responder Safety White Paper

• Apparatus Driver Training

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Training

• Firefighter Drag Rescue Method

• NFA Coffee Break Training

• Emergency Response Guide - Hybrid Cars - Ford Escape - Mercury Mariner

• LODD Training Poster

• Standard Action of a Lost - Disoriented Firefighter

• High Rise Fires (PowerPoint)

• MFRI Drills of the Month

• Download 14 CDs of Training Material - FREE - from NFA TRADE

• New American Heart Guidelines

• NFPA 1403 Standard On Live Fire Evolutions

• Firefighter Task - Performance Document

• Planning Mass Causality Incidents

• Pinellas Suncoast Fire & Rescue Training Lessons

• Indian Rocks Training Codes

• Indian Rocks Drill Critique

• German Township Indiana VFD Training Lessons

• Training Skill Sheets - Fire Officer 1

• Training Skill Sheets - Fire Officer 2

• Training Skill Sheets - Firefighter

• Training Skill Sheets - Hazmat

• Training Skill Sheets - Engineer

• Hose Operations  (PowerPoint)

• Whatcom County Training Program Description

• SCBA

  • Confidence

  • Survival Training

  • Familiarity

  • Search Obstacles

• Basic Skills Check List

• RIT SOG Power Point

• Jaws Critique

• Fire Jeopardy - Training Game

• Firefighter Skill Obstacle Course

• Gear Survey

• Firefighter Rescue Power Point

• Search and Rescue Procedures for Single Family Dwellings

• Entrapment and Roof Ventilation

• Acquired Structure Training

• Hybrid Vehicle Power Point Outline

• Hybrid Vehicle Power Point

• Interior Attack Lines

• Orientation Skills

• Ladder Operations and Hose Line Advancement

• RIT Team Obstacle Course

• Extrication Tools

• Ventilation - Firefighter Carry

• MVA Gibson Salvage

• Extrication Power Point:

  • Part 1

  • Part 2

  • Part 3

  • Part 4

  • Part 5

  • Part 6A

  • Part 6B

  • Part 7A

  • Part 7B

  • Part 8A

  • Part 8B

  • Part 8C

• Yankee Dryer Safety Program Power Point

• Building Familiarity

• Support Activities

• Road to Pump

• Workplace Harassment/Bloodborn Pathogens

• Administrative Procedures

• Building Construction

• TGI Beam Collapse Power Point

• Sprinklers

• Fire Sprinklers Power Point

• Simulated Size-Ups

• Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decision-making Power Point

• Hazmat Overview

• RIT Team Evaluations

• How to Use Weekly Drills Below:

  • Small Tools

  • Search

  • Fire Behavior

  • Apparatus Operations

  • Big Water

  • Garage Fires

  • Roadway Operational Safety

  • Structural Collapse Response

  • Unstable Vehicles

  • Residential

  • Standpipes Multi-Family Operations

  • Truck Company Functions

  • Transitional Operations

  • RIT Assignments

  • Exposure Protection

  • Service Calls

  • Vehicle Fires

  • Survival Knowledge

  • Winter Cold Operations

  • Commercial Strip Stores

  • Approaching the Scene

  • Engine Company Functions

  • Attack Hose Line Operations

  • Search Safety

  • Backing Up Apparatus

  • Hosebed Standards

  • Abandoned Structures

  • Ground Ladder Positioning

  • Firefighter Rescue Problem

  • Dumpster Fires

  • Venting Windows

  • Ladder Rescue Basics

  • Incident Management

  • Actions and Reactions to Emergencies

  • Power Saw Operations

  • Fireground Observations and Safety Reactions

  • Tying Halyards

  • Incident Scenario - Car vs. House

  • Rabbit Tools

  • Interior Operations

  • Tool Assignments

  • Vertical Ventilation Operations

  • Forcible Entry Problem

  • Firefighter Safety Initiatives

  • Exterior Operations

  • Basic Standpipe Operations

  • Size-Up First Engine and Chief

  • Size-Up First Truck and RIT

  • Collapse Indicators

  • Advancing Hose on Stairs

  • The Backup Position

  • Self Survival Practical

  • 2 In - 2 Out

  • Wind Direction and Tactics

  • Truss Construction

  • Pump Panel Controls

  • Size-Up Facts

  • Safe Apparatus Positioning

  • Protective Clothing

  • Rescue vs. Recovery Operations

  • Primary and Secondary Search

  • Attic Fires

  • Structural Response to Aircraft Incidents

  • Forward Lead-Outs

  • Reverse Lead-Outs

  • Vehicle Fire Protective Clothing

  • Gas Leak Emergencies

  • Trench Cuts

  • First Due Decision Making

  • Special Responses

  • Fireground Hazard Identification

  • Basement Fires

  • Safety Zones

  • Fireground Risk Assessment

  • Class K Fires

  • Vertical Ventilation Operations

  • SCBA Facepiece Care

  • The Back-Up Position

  • Balloon Frame Construction

  • The Handcuff Knot

  • Primary Search Methods

  • First Due Assignment Engine Company

  • Building Collapse Indicators

• Driving Rules

• Driver Training

  • Driver Training Practical

  • Apparatus Road Test

  • Cone Course

  • Friction Loss

  • Pump Course

  • Apparatus Accidents

  • Vehicle Inventory, Maintenance and Readiness

  • Tanker Operations

  • Generator and Light Tower

  • R41 Driver Training

  • R41 PTO  Jaws

  • R41 Warn Winch

• Railroad Crossing Safety

• Personnel Skills Evaluation

• Mandatory Skills Evaluation

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Tools

• Sprinklers - The Fire Chief's Role

• NFA Community Risk Analysis Forms with Explanation

• Lynbrook Fire Department Length of Service Awards Program

• Natural Gas Fueled Fire Apparatus Considerations (FAMA)

• Value of Volunteer Time

• National Volunteer Fire Council Calculator for Volunteer Service

• Model Call Volume Impact Calculator

• Interoperability Handbook

• Model Fire Tax Calculator

• Volunteer Firefighter Tax Information

• Effective Fire Protection a National Concern

• Fire Chief Job Description

• How to Develop a Political Action Plan

• Elected Governing Officials Guide to Emergencies and Disasters

• Statewide Mutual Aid Model

• The Transition from Volunteer to Combination

• Firefighter Safety Posters

• Complete Program for Housing Ceremony / Wet Down

• Public Safety Education Web Site

• Officers Experience Evaluation

• Hanover Fire/EMS Academy Guidelines

• Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations for Volunteer and Small Combination Departments

• Fire Prevention Program

• Arlington Citizens Council Fire Prevention Resolution

• City Council Fire Department Survey

• Volunteer Cost Saving Calculator and Power Point

• Useful Highway Safety Web Sites

• Suggested Fire Service Web Sites

• Volunteer Recruitment Material

  • Media - Windows Media Player

  • Card to Community

• How to Develop a Political Action Plan

• ISO Report - Effective Fire Service A National Concern

• Model Intrastate Mutual Aid Legislation

• How To Obtain Surplus Government Fire Trucks

• Vashon Island Community Needs Survey

• Fire Inspection Form

• Highway Safety  White Paper CVVFA

• Fire Department Code of Conduct

• Fire Officers Quick Action Guide - Incident Action Guide

• NFPA 1720 Matrix

• Orem Utah Elected Officials Police & Fire Education Class

• Town of Menasha Fire Department Citizens Academy Curriculum Outline

  • Town of Menasha F. D. Complete Citizens Academy Presentation

• Conference Call Tips

• Alternative Funding Sources Information

• Apparatus Fee Schedule Available

• Ten Commandments of Goal Setting

• Minneapolis Fire Department Business Plan 2004 - 2009

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Recruitment

• New Tools Kit

• Advantages of Being a Member - Vigilant Hose - MD

• Recruitment and Retention- Australian/US Study

• Firefighter Check List

• Polk County Firefighter Application Form

• Firefighter 1 Job Description

• Firefighter 2 Job Description

• Volunteer Support Associate Job Description

• Polk County Volunteer Approval Form

• USFA Recruitment and Retention Tips

• Recruitment Posters

  • Poster 1

  • Poster 2

  • Poster 3

  • Poster 4

  • Poster 5

• Membership Advantages

• Recruitment Video (WMV File)

• NVFC Calculator - Value of a Volunteer Firefighter)

• Volunteer Recruitment Community Post Card

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Resource Web Sites  

• Rural and Volunteer Fire Department Resources (USFA)

• Highway Incident Safety References and Resources

• Fire Service Resources

• Fire Advocates

• US Fire Administration Web Site Links

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By-Laws

• Indian Rocks Volunteer Fire Association By-laws

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