West Virginia State Firemen's Association

To all,

Please refer to the attached document – note the statistics.  The NVFC Health & Safety Committee, of which I am a member, was able to get the data from NFPA on what are the causes and types of firefighter injuries.

Although an issue that must continue to be addressed, responding to and returning from calls is not the leading cause of injury as many would have led us to believe – operating on the fire ground is, by far, the most dangerous activity we engage in.  This should provide invaluable assistance as we continue to address issues related to Worker’s Compensation for WV volunteer fire departments.

I would ask that each of you target these causes of injury and death and make a conscious effort to reduce the numbers.  Unless we act proactively, we will continue to have to react to injuries and deaths.

Tom Miller

A West Virginia State Fire Marshal Publication

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The West Virginia State Fire Academy is hosting it’s Winter Seminar January 28-29 2012 @ the West Virginia State Fire Academy, Weston WV. The cost is $25.00 per person. This year’s Seminar is titled “Building Construction: Command Risk and Operational Safety for the Company & Command Officer. The instructor is Christopher Naum, SFPE. (See flyer below AND use registration form link to download form).

Download the Registration Form.

Christmas is fast approaching and each year, we as fire service members like to warn folks about the dangers involved with Christmas Trees, lights, etc.

The West Virginia State Fire Marshall’s Office just today released their annual “Holiday Safety” document. Please click here to download/print the document.

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