We Care Campaign
WE CARE ABOUT RESPONDERS EVERYWHERE
Building protection for you
and your family;
both in and outside of the firehouse.
It is our ongoing mission to find and develop
solutions for your health and safety,
so you can continue safeguarding our communities
for years to come.
Together, we can be the culture change.
WE CARE ABOUT RESPONDERS EVERYWHERE
Building protection for you
and your family;
both in and outside of the firehouse.
It is our ongoing mission to find and develop
solutions for your health and safety,
so you can continue safeguarding our communities
for years to come.
Together, we can be the culture change.
RESOURCES FOR PARTICULATE MITIGATION
^IAFF's 2017 LODD Report
Research has clearly illustrated that times are changing and firefighters are more susceptible to occupational ailments like heat stress and cancer than ever before.
Knowing the facts and being proactive could save your health.
◊ PennWell 2019 PPE Supplement
◊ First Responder Center
◊ National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Starting the conversation is the first step to implementing culture change and further protecting your crew!
We understand changing the mindset of an entire department can be challenging, so we have compiled a list of tips to spread awareness and communicate the importance of your new proactive approach.
From informative videos to how to blogs, we have resources to help you educate your crew.
Embracing a culture change needs to be communicated from the top down. If you're wondering where to start, we developed a few helpful procedural documents for you.
◊ A Beginner's Guide to Implementing a Decon Routine
◊ Upgrade Your Gear with Grant Assistance
◊ Example PPE SOG from Hanover Park Fire Department
◊ Search through VFIS' Sample SOGs on ResponderHelp.com
Don't overlook the importance of record keeping! You and your department should keep detailed logs of all fire incidences, gear cleanings and repairs.
GearTracker is your one stop shop for record keeping.
PRODUCT SOLUTIONS
Health-Focused bundle
Heat stress reduction
