Until Everyone Goes Home

Lifelong Learning​

We will foster a culture where every firefighter’s safety and well-being are prioritized at every level, from the fireground to the halls of government. We know that firefighting will always carry risk, but we are united in our conviction that the highest risks should only be taken when another life hangs in the balance.

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Lifelong Learning​

Offer education and training opportunities that are accessible to all firefighters and across all stages of the career, ensuring that firefighters stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies.

Related Pillar and Perspective:

Inside the New Firefighter Life Safety Initiative 7

Combines these original initiatives:

Action-Steps for Firefighters & Fire Officers

For Firefighters
For Company Officers
For Chief Officers

Learning Network

Lifelong Learning​

Courage to Be Safe®

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Learn how the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is an integral part of reducing firefighter fatalities and injuries.

Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge

Credit Hours: 1 Hour
Discover how a balanced approach of leadership can help prevent firefighter fatalities and injuries with practical and specific tips.

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Fire and Rescue Services

Credit Hours: 1 Hours
This program introduces fire service personnel to carbon monoxide: scientific properties, sources, detection, effects on the human body, exposures to firefighters, and exposure mitigation strategies. The module provides critical, concrete, accurate information and best practices you can use immediately to reduce your CO exposure and protect yourself and your colleagues from injury and death.

Learn more about the Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives

Leadership Evolution

Develop leadership training programs that identify and strengthen the attributes and competencies necessary to foster a survival-oriented culture within fire service organizations.

Engage the Community

Develop and maintain long-standing policies and procedures for engaging with government and community stakeholders.

Response Policies

Organizational Proficiency

Maintain awareness of skill proficiencies throughout the organization to address and fill training gaps.

Fatality, Near-Miss Investigation

Evolving Health Practices

Establish and regularly update health and wellness policies, including health screenings and fitness assessments, to reflect evolving science and best practices.

Community Connection

Conduct community outreach programs that educate the public on fire safety and prevention, while also advocating for policies that support firefighter safety.

Grant Support

Lifelong Learning​

Offer education and training opportunities that are accessible to all firefighters and across all stages of the career, ensuring that firefighters stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and technologies.

Research Agenda

Mindful Resilience

Actively promote resilience training and other mental health resources for firefighters to support their overall well-being.

Empowerment

Mentorship Momentum

Foster a sustainable culture of knowledge transfer and motivation to mentor, ensuring that the torch of mentorship is passed through successive generations.

Leading the Way

Establish consistent leadership practices that empower all members to model survival-focused behaviors and promote a culture of growth and resilience.

Accountability