In this in-depth webinar, Chris Pfaff, from PHRT Hazmat & Rescue Instruction (HazmatAndRescue.com), will discuss the toxic hazards firefighters face on the fireground, EMS calls, car accidents and while conducting daily activities. He will also refer back to our previous "Air Monitoring - Not Just For Hazmat Techs Anymore" webinar, and dig into the hazards …
Most first responders know, intuitively, that strong situational awareness is an important aspect of incident scene safety. However, many do not understand what situational awareness is, how it is developed, and how it can erode while working in a high risk, high consequence environment. This keynote presentation from Dr. Richard Gasaway, CSP, a retired Fire …
Chief officers are often well versed in the strategies, tactics, and operations of their departments. In their new positions, comes the added responsibility of becoming the “face” of their agency with every encounter they have. The focus is on the formal and informal politics that a newly promoted chief officer must be ready to encounter, …
In public sector, getting the goods and services you need to do your job can be a painfully long and complex process. Provident, underwritten by AXIS Insurance Company, is pleased to offer a range of Accident and Health (A&H) coverages through Sourcewell, a government entity that offers a cooperative purchasing program for fellow public entities. …
This webinar will provide emergency responders with an overview of Federal Standards and Guidelines and the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely interact with hybrid and electric vehicles. Presented by Bobby Schneider, a 20-year career veteran of the fire service and holds many professional and technical certifications. He is a lieutenant assigned to the …
The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce the risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters. Learn from Alex Mayer (CDC/NIOSH/DFSE/FRB), Health Scientist at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about why you and your department should consider enrolling in the NFR. **All live attendees will receive …
Shift work, long work hours, and many types of stressors can contribute to short- and long-term sleep problems in high-tempo, high-risk occupations including first responders. Science-driven strategies that can optimize sleep and mitigate fatigue under such circumstances, and help prevent the development of chronic sleep problems and related consequences such as depression, anxiety, injuries, or …
Learn from Joe Bonanno, a FDNY veteran firefighter, graduate award winning chef, fitness trainer/nutritionist, and author on how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat for maximum firefighter performance on the fireground, post-fire, off-duty, and eventually a healthier retirement. Don't miss this webinar to get Joe's easy to follow, doable routine in three …
Learn from Chris Pfaff, Lead Instructor and Owner of PHRT Hazmat & Rescue Instruction (HazmatAndRescue.com), on why lithium-ion batteries go into runaway, why the electrolyte is hazardous, and why other batteries "aren't" as toxic or dangerous as Li-ion. He’ll also discuss the metals used and how they are consumed in smoke. He’ll wrap up with …
Firefighting requires specific physical training for peak performance on the fireground and proper recovery after to reduce physical stress and increase longevity. You'll learn basic anatomy and physiology with job specific training to enhance performance both on the job, at home, and eventually a long, healthy retirement! Presented by Joe Bonanno, a FDNY veteran firefighter, …
Learn how US fire departments are adopting EU tools and tactics to have a safe, effective, and water efficient response to electric vehicle (EV) firefighting. Panelists from Cold Cut Systems: Lena Håkansson, Fire Engineer Carl Batchelor, Tactical Firefighting Coordinator Martin Orman, Chief Commercial Officer Cold Cut Systems is the supplier of coldcut™ cobra – a …
Join Chief Ed Mann, Director of Training and Education at Provident, as he leads a roundtable discussion on first responder suicide with Abigail Tidwell (Counselor at BHS), Amanda Gilliland, and Joe Bonanno (a FDNY veteran firefighter, fitness trainer/nutritionist, and author). **All live attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Provident**