This week, the week of 20-26 June, is being observed as Fire/EMS Safety Stand Down 2021. an observance designed to highlight critical safety, health, and survival issues for fire and emergency services personnel. This year’s theme, "Rebuild Rehab," focuses on the critical importance of physical and psychological rehab to mitigate the physiological and mental impacts of firefighting. The goal is to make sure everyone is ready to respond to the next emergency. The expectation is that departments will re-visit rehab procedures to ensure that post-incident protocol covers all areas of health and safety, including cardiac, nutrition, exposure, psychological, hydration, and heat stress.
Fire departments throughout the U.S. are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activity during Safety Week and to focus entirely on survival training and education until all shifts and personnel have participated.
For additional information related to Fire/EMS Safety Stand Down, please visit:
Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week
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