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New Free Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest Program Available

Published Date: 03.22.2011

The Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF) newest free training program, Fire/EMS Response to Civil Unrest, is now available. Civil unrest events are becoming more prevalent and fire departments and EMS units are playing a greater role in responding to them. This program consists of a 40-minute video and an accompanying 46-slide PowerPoint program. Firefighters and EMTs can view the video material with the PowerPoint file acting as their hard copy notes, or they can use either resource independently.

 The program covers:

• Types of events
• Dispatch issues
• Body armor
• The effects of alcohol
• Coordination with other agencies and the police
• Approach strategies
• The potential for violence
• The NFPA mandate
• Lessons learned from previous events
• Why no jurisdiction is too small
• Proven tactics

The presenter is August Vernon, a subject matter expert on emergency management issues.
The PowerPoint and video portions of the program can be used by any agency or member either as-is, or as a basis from which to construct training modules or presentations of their own. Simply go to www.ffsupport.org to download your free copy.

The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters and rescue personnel in performing their jobs effectively and safely. The organization also set aside a portion of their funds to aid underfunded agencies and assist families of fallen firefighters.

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