Safety and Health Resources
TEEX ESTI encourages all Departments and Personnel to stay informed of the latest safety, health, and first responder related topics.
Below you will find several useful links:
Safety And Health
IAFC Fire and EMS National Emergency Safety and Survival Alert – 2/1/19
Firefighters and Asbestos Exposure – A Free In-depth Guide
Firefighters Exposed to Asbestos – Find Out How and When
Lavender Ribbon Report: Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer
2018 Safety Stand Down: Be Aware-Get Checked
U S Fire Administration: 2017 Firefighter Fatality Data
Grand Prairie Fire Department Chief Robert Fite Cancer Information Video
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives
Leadership-Accountability-Culture-Knowledge
NVFC Best Practices for Preventing Firefighter Cancer
Healthy Firefighter (Health – Nutrition – Lifestyle – Education)
Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance
IAFF Behavioral Health Program
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Firefighter Investigation / Prevention
USFA Risk Management Practices in the Fire Service
Tactical
Firefighter Safety Research Institute / Advancing Fire Science
Updated Interior Fire Operations
National Incident Management System / FEMA NIMS
Other
Resource Guide for Spouses & Families of Firefighters
Preparing Texas (Texas Emergency Management – available training)
Texas Interagency Coordination Center
Texas Commission on Fire Protection
State Firefighters’ & Fire Marshals Association
National Fire Protection Association
Relevant TEEX ESTI Training
Leadership Program (Fire Officer/FSCEO)
Industrial Emergencies for Municipal Based Responders (IEMBR)