Training Tips

Written by esteemed author, Dave Dodson, these articles are intended to provide fire instructors and firefighters with practical advice for training safely. We recognize that accidents can happen, and often do, not just on the fireground, but on the training ground as well. Often, these accidents are avoidable by maintaining a safe attitude and awareness of your surroundings.
Safety in Training for the FIRE instructor

Safety Training for the Firefighter

If you wish to read more on safety from Dave Dodson, you can check out the second edition of his Fire Department Incident Safety Officer book, based on NFPA 1521 standard for Fire Department Incident Safety Officer. This book offers "street smart" advice for promoting in emergency response - including ways to strengthen the operation of the safety program in your department and practical solutions for on-scene challenges.