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Safety Program Development

The development of an effective safety program is crucial for fire departments to protect their personnel. Statistical evidence shows that 1 in every 12 firefighters is injured annually, with around 100 fatalities occurring in the line of duty each year. A comprehensive safety program includes appointing safety officers, establishing safety committees, and enforcing policies. Training in incident command, fire behavior, and leadership skills, alongside adherence to NFPA standards, ensures that firefighters are prepared for emergencies while prioritizing their safety. Ongoing education and procedural development are key to sustaining a robust safety culture.

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Safety Program Development

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  1. Safety Program Development Fire Officer 3 Program Program Administration

  2. Why Have a Safety Program • 1 of every 12 firefighters will be injured in the line of duty this year. • An average of 100 firefighters per year are killed in the line of duty. Safety Officer

  3. What Training is Necessary? • Fire Officer 1 Certification • Building Construction • Incident Command System • Fire Behavior/Chemistry • Tactics and Strategy • Emergency Medical Service • Leadership Skills • Current Issues and Concerns • Local, State and Federal Regulations

  4. How Is This Done? • Training and continuing education • Memberships: FDSOA,ISFSI,NFPA • Appoint a safety officer • Establish a safety committee • Develop policy and procedure • Enforce policy and procedure • Safety in all activities

  5. Fire Department Safety Manager • Duties • Occupational Health • Safety in workplace • Safety in training • Records management • Policy and procedure development Safety Manager

  6. Fire Department Safety Manager • Programs • Dept. Safety Officer • Safety Committees • Accident/Injury review • Physical Fitness • Research • Safety montioring • CISD • Rehabilitation Safety Manager

  7. Fireground Safety Officer (Sector) • Sector Officer • Time Keeping • Personnel Count • Building Survey • Operations • Accident/Injury Investigation

  8. NFPA 1500 Standard • Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety Standard • All encompassing • References 31 publications • NFPA 1561 • Created the NFPA 1521 Safety Officer Standard

  9. NFPA 1521 Safety Officer Standard • Chapter 1 • Administration • scope • purpose • equivalency • definitions

  10. NFPA 1521 Safety Officer Standard • Chapter 2 • Organization • Assignment • Qualifications • Authority

  11. NFPA 1521 Safety Officer Standard • Chapter 3 • Functions • Records & Data • Liaison • Rules and Regs. • Accident Prevention • Apparatus & equip. • Accident Investigation • Incident Scene Safety • Training and Education

  12. NFPA 1521 Safety Officer Standard • Chapter 4 • References • 1002 Driver • 1021 Fire Officer • 1403 Live Fire Training • 1500 Safety and Health • 1561 ICS • 1582 Infection Control

  13. Beyond 1521 • What should the safety officer know? • Bldg const. • EMS background • Rehab profiles • Accountability systems • ICS • Liaison Techniques

  14. Safety Program Development • Obtain organizational/management supprt and committment • Create org. statement and policy • Appoint safety officer • Establish safety committee • Develop (refine) safety rules • Enforce policy and procedure • Safety in all actions

  15. Duties of Safety Committee • Hold regular meetings ( 2 per year ) • Investigate injuries • Investigate accidents • Review Specifications • Develop forms, reporting process

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