The SFD men and women protecting Spokane's residents and visitors will work on protecting themselves this week as we focus on Firefighter health and safety this week during the 2008 Fire/EMS Safety, Health and Survival Week.
This week is a part of an international campaign to reduce the number of deaths in the line of duty of fire and emergency medical services members. In 2007, 115 firefighters died in the line of duty nationwide. So far in 2008, more than 50 have given their lives.
The Spokane Fire Department has made it a priority to address safety issues through training, education and polices which relate to potential health and safety risks encountered by emergency personnel on a daily basis.
This year's theme is "Committed to Long-term Results" and we will be working on a variety of things this week including reviewing responses and our overall preparedness. They will also look at individual health including fitness and eating habits. During each shift, the crews will work together to address these issues.
The week is sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).
These pre-emptive measures will help prevent any further lives lost in the line of duty.
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