More Info on Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA)
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association was established in 1989 as a non-profit Association and its mission is to promote safety standards and practices in the fire, rescue and emergency services community. The Association is led by a volunteer Board of Directors and has a small staff to handle the day to day operations. It is the Association dedicated to the issues that affect your critical role as Safety Officer in protecting and promoting the safety and health responsibilities you have to your department, your community and yourself. In fact, so critical is the role of the Safety Officer in every department in the country, that in a very short time in order to be a qualified Safety Officer, certification may be required. FDSOA works to help you achieve proficiency, promote the recognition of your skills and secure your future.
Karl Beeman was still making edits to the San Diego County Fall Protection Policy in the final months before his passing. Now the policy is named after him.
The Conference will be held in conjunction with the First Responder Center for Excellence Health and Wellness Symposium, Jan. 17-20, 2023, in St Pete’s Beach, FL.
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association has decided to separate the Apparatus, Safety and Equipment Conference and the Health and Safety Conference for 2023.
Fire departments in Ohio and Washington will take part in the Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends program funded by a $1.5 million FEMA grant.
Chief Rich Marinucci, Executive Director of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, is the most recent guest on the ResponderSafety.com podcast.
Safety Stand Down 2026 emphasizes the importance of physical fitness for responders, focusing on fundamentals, sustainable strategies and long-term health to reduce injuries and...
From June 14-20, Safety Stand Down 2026 will center around the importance of physical fitness for firefighters to handle diverse emergencies effectively.
Firehouse's 2019 EVT of the Year Award was presented to Muskegon, MI, fire mechanic Brian Marek at the FDSOA Apparatus, Safety and Maintenance Conference.
After yet another firefighter was struck and killed during a roadway response, fire officials across the country are calling on all motorists to respect "move over" laws and exercise...
Mike Jerums was presented with the 2021 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year award during the opening ceremonies of the annual Fire Department Safety Officers Association ...
Mike Jerums has been working on North Las Vegas Fire Department's fleet since 2006 and says training is key to keeping the fire apparatus fleet on the road.
Registration is now open for the 2022 Fire Department Safety Officer Association's Fire Apparatus, Safety and Maintenance Conference and the Annual Health and Safety Conference...
The National Fire Protection Association has released the new NFPA 1584 fact sheet to assist fire departments with the 2021 Safety Stand Down campaign, “Rebuild Rehab."
A grant from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters grant program will support the Certified Traffic Incident Management Technician professional credential.
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association in cooperation with Darley and the Fire Apparatus Manufacturers' Association will present the 2021 Virtual Fire Apparatus Conference...
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association has awarded San Diego Battalion Chief/Health & Safety Officer David Picone with the Sandy Davis Safety Officer of the Year Award...
On July 12, join director Ron Howard and others for a virtual screening of the documentary "Rebuilding Paradise," which details the aftermath of the devastating Camp Fire in Paradise...
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association has announced Gordon Graham as the keynote speaker for the 2021 Health and Safety Conference to be held in January in St. Pete ...
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association recommends the following procedures in order to reduce and/or avoid cross contamination of on-duty staff.
The Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) saw strong attendance at both its Fire Apparatus, Safety and Maintenance Conference and its Health and Safety Conference...
A two-day Health and Safety Officer Academy will be offered as a pre-conference session during the 2020 FDSOA Annual Health and Safety Conference in Scottsdale, AZ, in January...
A grant from FEMA is helping 1,000 fire departments receive customized reports to look at their department's safety score and examine it's culture in partnership with Drexel University...
