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Coffee Break Bulletin

Situational awareness basics — look and listen (Part 2: mental environment)

Learn how to increase psychological situational awareness for your own and your crew's well-being.

Common signs to watch for and actions you can take to work through behavioral health issues together or with a professional counselor.
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On-duty firefighter fatalities in 2019

Sixty-two firefighters died from injuries sustained while on duty, 22 less than the 2018 total of 84 firefighters.

The total of 62 on-duty firefighter fatalities is the lowest since the USFA began this annual study.
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COVID-19

Accommodating outdoor and pop-up dining during COVID-19

As the pandemic continues across the U.S., one industry used to stabilize local economies — food and beverage — could face new fire and life safety challenges.

Challenges include public encroachment, emergency access, heating devices, and temporary partitions and structures.

Watch America’s Tribute to Fallen Firefighters

Honoring line-of-duty deaths in 2019

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Watch America’s Tribute to Fallen Firefighters

Honoring line-of-duty deaths in 2019

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Measuring COVID-19's impact on first responder organizations

A new research project — that needs your help — hopes to measure the impact of COVID-19, share best practices and identify ways to strengthen first responder organizations.

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NWCG updates wildland fire position qualification standards

The 2020 edition of Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications (PMS 310-1) is now available from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group.

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Coffee Break Bulletin

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Situational awareness basics — look and listen (Part 1: physical environment)

Firefighters: learn how to identify your own situational awareness deficiencies and open up to a broader view at the scene and around the station.

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Current Events and Issues

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New materials highlight row house firefighting safety

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a free fact sheet and poster that highlight tactics for fighting row house fires and areas for potential fire extension.

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Current Events and Issues

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Post-wildfire recovery

Considerations and suggested resources to help communities rebuild and individuals to recover after a wildfire.

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There are dozens of ways you can use Fire Is Everyone’s Fight to help teach people in your city or town to be safe from fire. Join the fight for a few ideas to get you started.

On-duty firefighter fatalities (2020)

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Home fire fatalities (2020)

1,792 fatalities were also reported for Jan. 1 – Nov. 21, 2019.

43 home fire fatalities were reported by the U.S. news media for Nov. 15-21.

Older adults (65 and over) represent 28% of all fatalities.

Pennsylvania leads the nation in reported deaths with 120.

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Share this video to learn how to prevent exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These substances are linked to cancer and may be present in firefighting foam.