Inside IAFC On Scene Read about highway safety and incident management, SAFER Grants, and the monthly Safety, Health & Survival column—and much more—in this issue of IAFC On Scene.

Benefits of Traffic Incident Management Committees By Jack Sullivan Fire departments and emergency medical agencies are responding to an ever-increasing number of roadway incidents. As a result, emergency services personnel have implemented proactive strategies for responding to all types of roadway incidents with special procedures for especially challenging environments like limited-access high-speed highways, HOV lanes, bridges, tunnels and toll plazas. Read more > Letter from IAFC President Chief Jeff Johnson: Improving Safety at Highway Incidents Feature Articles Gazing into the Glare: How the USFA Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity Study is Shining Light on an Old Problem It’s Really Simple: Slow Down and Stop at Intersections Go Teams: When Things Are at Their Worst, the IAFC Sends Its Best IAFC Foundation Helping Our Future Fire and Emergency Service Leaders Write Something Important to Fire Service Leaders: Join the On Scene Authors Circle Columns Firefighter/EMT Safety, Health & Survival: Where is Safety in the Fire Service? Near-Miss Reporting: Cardiac Chiefs IAFC News Silver Ribbon Report: Guidelines and Best Practices for a Successful Youth Fire Service Program In early November, every member of the Volunteer & Combination Officers Section was mailed a copy of the VCOS’s latest ribbon report. The Silver Ribbon Report, the fifth in a series of reports, is subtitled Opening New Doors, and it’s a comprehensive best-practices document on mentoring youth in the fire and emergency service by providing them a rewarding, educational and fun experience in a safe environment. Read more > Wellness-Fitness Initiative 3rd Edition Available to Improve Health of Fire/EMS Personnel The third edition of the Wellness-Fitness Initiative, developed by the IAFF/IAFC Joint Labor-Management Task Force to improve the health and fitness of fire/EMS personnel, includes updated and expanded information in the medical, fitness, rehabilitation and behavioral health chapters and two new chapters: cost justification and implementation. Read more > MFRI and IAFC Host the National Fire Service Staff and Command Course The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI), University of Maryland, in cooperation with the IAFC, will host the National Fire Service Staff and Command Course in Tampa, Fla., March 24–31, 2010. Read more > Fire Service News Application Period for SAFER Grants Begins: Grants Allow Rehiring of Firefighters and Other Changes Help Your Local Fire Department Earn $10,000 House Subcommittee Marks Up Legislation to Cover DHS Sustainment Costs Final Campus Fire Safety Right-to-Know Regulations Published NAPSG Hosting Regional Fire/EMS GIS User Group Meetings Applications for 2nd Semester of NFA Resident Classes Due December 15

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