Managing Fire Service Liability and Safety Best Practices will explain how risk management, legal liabilities and personnel safety align to improve the overall operations of an emergency services organization. The program will provide an overview of the laws and regulations that impact the fire and emergency services, so that attendees will gain a solid understanding of the legal landscape, together with effective ways of reducing liability. Some of the hottest, most pressing legal topics will be addressed, including the use of personal cellphones while on duty, consequences of personnel taking on-scene photographs and videos, social networking issues, electronic monitoring of department computer systems, and the impact of tattoos and body piercings on grooming policies.