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NVFC Members Get $10,000 AD&D Policy

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Personal, All-Staff, and All-State members of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) receive a $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy through the Provident Agency, Inc. This is a valuable benefit to all those in the fire and emergency services as it helps to protect you and your family from financial difficulties should tragedy strike. The policy also provides double the benefit value if the death occurs while serving in an emergency capacity.

Chief Jonathan Rorie from the Carolina Beach Fire Department in North Carolina knows firsthand how important it is to have this coverage. When his department tragically lost one of its members, the policy proved instrumental in helping the family financially without creating additional strain on the grieving department. “The NVFC took over the process, which is what we needed during that difficult time,” Rorie said.

The AD&D policy is one of many benefits available to members of the NVFC. Join the NVFC at www.nvfc.org/membership to take advantage of all of our benefits.

If you are already a member, please make sure you have filled out the policy’s Beneficiary Designation Form. You can find this as well as details for other member benefits on the members-only portion of www.nvfc.org.

Posted by on September 27, 2011 • Filed under: in-the-line-of-duty, Line of Duty, line-of-duty

Bells Across America will Ring for Fallen FFs on Oct. 16

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The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend will be held on October 15-16, and for the first time the bells of the Chapel at the National Memorial will ring on Sunday, October 16, to honor the fallen. Fire departments, places of worhsip, and other community organizations across the country are asked to join the tribute and plan a moment of remembrance as part of Bells Across America for Fallen Firefighters.

Fire department representatives are encouraged to work with their clergy and community leaders to decide what type of remembrance is best. Some suggestions include: ringing chapel bells, a moment of silence, a brief prayer, a hymn, tolling a ceremonial bell by members of the fire department, or any combination of these. The remembrance can occur at any time on Sunday, October 16.

Learn more and access resources at http://bellsacrossamerica.com/.

Posted by on September 27, 2011 • Filed under: Line of Duty, line-of-duty • Tagged:

Input Sought

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We have recieved the following request for input from members of the fire service on the CDC Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention program:

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requests stakeholder input on the progress and future directions of the NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program (FFFIPP). NIOSH is seeking stakeholder input on the FFFIPP to ensure that the program is meeting the needs and expectations of the U.S. fire service, and to identify ways in which the program can be improved to increase its impact on the safety and health of fire fighters across the United States. NIOSH will compile and consider all comments received through the NIOSH docket and use them in making decisions on how to proceed with the FFFIPP. (more…)

Posted by on June 2, 2011 • Filed under: ems-health-safety, firefighter-safety-health, Health and Safety, in-the-line-of-duty, Line of Duty, line-of-duty • Tagged:

NC Rollover Accident Video

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Check out this really effective video that recounts the rollover of a Raleigh Fire Department tractor drawn aerial on July 10, 2009. Every firefighter should watch this. It includes astonishing footage of the accident and commentary by those who were in the accident. It is a miracle these firefighters survived. It really brings home what can happen in just one instant, how important training is, and the critical need to focus on vehicle safety. Please – wear your seatbelts, slow down, check intersections, and stay safe! Video link: http://goo.gl/kO8fl
Posted by on April 22, 2011 • Filed under: ems-health-safety, firefighter-safety-health, Health and Safety, Line of Duty, line-of-duty, vehicle-operation-ambulances, vehicle-operations-apparatus, videos • Tagged: ,

NIOSH and the Fire Service

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The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, or NIOSH, has a Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program that works to identify the causes of firefighter deaths and injuries and what can be done to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Through investigation and research, NIOSH identifies mistakes that can be corrected and actions that can be taken to protect firefighters, and provides education and resources that can prevent future deaths.

Not all firefighter fatalities are investigated each year. The NIOSH firefighter fatality investigative team works through a matrix to prioritize incidents. Prioritization factors include structural collapse, multiple death incidents, vehicular accidents with apparatus involved, emerging issues, and unique incidents.

Below is a great video from FDNNTV.com that provides more information and background about the NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Learn more about NIOSH at www.cdc.gov/niosh/fire.

Posted by on April 18, 2011 • Filed under: firefighter-safety-health, Health and Safety, in-the-line-of-duty, Line of Duty, line-of-duty, videos • Tagged: