Safety Stand Down 2020 Focuses on Roadway Responses
Source Firehouse.com News
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety, Health and Survival Section, along with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) have announced roadway safety as the focus for this year's Safety Stand Down.
Operating on roadways during an emergency is one of the most treacherous threats first responders encounter on the job. To help mitigate the risk, the theme of the 2020 Safety Stand Down campaign is “Building a Superhighway to Safety – Protecting our Responders on Roadways.”
The IAFC, NVFC and NFPA are advising agencies to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week of June 14-20 to call attention to the hazards that responders face while serving the public on roadways and to focus on training and education.
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An entire week has been scheduled to help ensure that all shifts and personnel can participate and access the information, training and videos that will be made available at www.safetystanddown.org.
About the IAFC
The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. IAFC members are the world’s leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous response, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders. Learn more at www.iafc.org.
About the NVFC
The NVFC is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.
About the NFPA
Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global self-funded nonprofit organization devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. The association delivers information and knowledge through more than 300 consensus codes and standards, research, training, education, outreach and advocacy; and by partnering with others who share an interest in furthering the NFPA mission. For more information, visit www.nfpa.org.
