Resources
Bryant Stiles Conference 2023
Bryant Stiles Conference 2022
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7 Habits of Highly Effective Departments
Successfully Merging Your Departments
Meth Labs, Detergent Suicides and Better Dying Through Chemicals
DEA Counterfeit Pills Fact Sheet
Download the September 2021 Fact Sheet here
NY State Association of Safety Officers
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Emergency Response
Dissecting The Mayday – Part of the Responder Safety Series by Ret. Chief F. R. Montes de Oca, EFO, MESH, CPM. Download
Clear and Present Challenge: Operating During Civil Unrest. Response Guidebook A guidebook for First Responders during the initial phase of a transportation incident involving hazardous materials/dangerous goods. Download
Multi-Victim Active Shooter Hostile Emergency Response (ASHER) – Based on several case studies focusing on actions and decisions agencies must take to ensure a safe, effective response to and recovery from direct threat events. Download
Developing Crisis Management Plans – An overview assisting departments in developing crisis management plans focusing on preparation, response, and recovery. Download
Sample Standard Operating Guidelines
Excellent guidelines from the Wisconsin Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Excellent guidelines from the Wisconsin Fire Marshal’s Office.
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How Firefighters Die
Presentation from the Kentucky conference 2020. Download
Gangs and Extremist Groups
Presentation from the Kentucky conference 2020. Download
Aircraft Accident Response Brochure
It’s not if, but when an aircraft falls in your response area. This is a brief, helpful handout that you can reproduce for your responders. Download.
Until Help Arrives
Excellent training slides for preparing communities for emergencies and disasters. Based on the CERT concept this US Government-designed program provides quick training support for response agencies to prepare their civilian populations to help during community-wide events. Can also be used as an adjunct to local CERT program refreshers and updates. Download
FYI
Wildfire Evacuation Guidelines
Nature calls every year in wildfire season. This is an excellent guideline for response agencies with woodland firefighting, response, and support responsibilities. Download.
COVID-19
As the Coronavirus continues to affect every first responder, intelligence experts are suggesting the time is right for extremists to exploit areas experiencing responder shortages. This chart provides a quick reference for possible nerve agent exposures. Download.
The Ruderman White Paper on Mental Health and Suicide of First Responders
The daily work lives of first responders can take a toll on their mental health. This report explores the scope of the problem and how to facilitate access to solutions. Download.
Firefighter Orientation
Developed by Osceola County Fire Rescue; the document can be used as a template to develop new recruit firefighters. It addresses basic knowledge and skills. Formatted with weekly task achievements and responsible parties attached to maintain continuity and consistency. Can be modified and adjusted to accommodate any agency’s needs. Download
Secret!
The 21st Century Fire Service Report. A white paper by the Center for Public Safety Excellence and ICMA that looks at the future of fire and emergency services. Download.
The Happy Secret to Better Work: A TED Talk. A psychologist gives an entertaining talk on positive psychology and what he calls the formula for happiness and success. Watch it Now.