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Health & Safety
The main mission of Health & Safety is to develop knowledge within the fire service so Fire Fighters, Paramedics and EMTs can recognize and control safety and health hazards associated with our chosen profession. This will be accomplished through:
- Educating Fire Fighters in occupational health and safety
- Working with other agencies and our Governmental Liaisons to ensure that Fire Fighter health and safety issues are addressed
- Providing up-to-date research and technical assistance concerning Fire Fighter and Paramedic health and safety
- Maintaining technical information and data on protective equipment and clothing
- Maintaining data on safety codes, laws and regulations
- Attend necessary seminars, workshops and symposiums on workplace safety and health
- Assist in the establishment and implementation of wellness programs, such as the IAFF-IAFC model
- Dissemination of necessary health and safety bulletins, articles and sample contract language to member locals
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