2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week
Committed to Long-Term Results
June 22-28, 2008

Committed to Long-Term Results encourages long-term investments by chiefs and firefighters to enhance their health and safety. The ultimate goal is to institute a strong culture of health and safety within the fire/EMS service.

This year’s theme reflects the need for organizational action that supports and encourages a safety culture. Recommended activities and materials will incorporate three key areas where standard operating procedures, policies and initiatives—along with the training and enforcement that support them—can limit fire/EMS personnel’s risk of injury or death:

1. Initiate an emergency vehicle policy, to include:
* Always buckle up.
* Always stop at red lights and stop signs.
* Always drive at speed limits and defensively.

2. Fully implement the Wellness-Fitness Initiative:
* Provide annual medical and physical evaluations.
* Provide equipment and time for exercise.
* Provide nutrition information.

3. Fully implement NFPA 1500, especially sections addressing PPE:
* Provide compliant PPE.
* Train and enforce use of PPE, including respiratory protection.

For more information, program suggestions, etc. please visit the event's full web site here on IAFC.org.