Cab Maintenance
An article from "In-Service On-Line" which discusses basic safety inspection for fire apparatus cabs.US Fire Administrator Addresses Seat Belt Use
Just Buckle Up !!
The U.S. Fire Administrator addresses the lack of seat belt use in the United States fire service.Baltimore FD Makes Lights and Sirens Optional
The Baltimore Fire Department has implemented a program that will use a tiered system to determine if units will use warning devices en route to a call.Basic Steering Maintenance
An In-Service On Line article that addresses steering systems on fire apparatus.Dallas Fire Department Gains 100% Compliance
The Dallas Fire Department is the first large department to have 100% compliance with the newly created Seat Belt Pledge.Roadway Safety Flyer
A flyer to alert motorists to slow down when passing emergency responders on the highway.Roadway Safety Video
A public safety announcement video that addresses emergency responder safety on the highways.Safety Link
NFL Quarterback Promotes Seatbelt Safety
An NFL quarterback works with the fire service to promote seatbelt use.Connecticut Firefighter Arrested
A Connecticut firefighter was arrested for using illegal red and white lights with a siren to respond to emergency calls.Keeping Centers of Gravity Low Increases Safety
An article that discusses how to increase the safety of your vehicle by designing a vehicle that keeps the center of gravity low.Maintaining Accurate Maintenance Records
An article that discusses the importance of keeping accurate maintenance records on your vehicle.Weight Rating Information
A follow up to a previous article on apparatus weight ratings.Old Tires Can Kill
Tires must be replaced, even when they are not worn out.Understanding Vehicle Weight Ratings
An article from InService Online which discusses and explains vehicle weight ratings and how overweight vehicles can be dangerous.Do Lights and Sirens Reduce Response Times
An article that addresses whether or not lights and sirens really help. Good references at the end of the article.Seat Belt Pledge Article
An article discussing the use of seatbelts by firefighters."Everyone Buckled Up?"
An article discussing seatbelt culture in the fire service.New York Firefighters Fail to Buckle Up
An article that discusses many firefighters failure to use seatbelts while responding to alarms.Out of Service Criteria
An article from Fire Chief magazine that discusses the new NFPA out of service requirements for fire apparatus.Fire Apparatus Improvements Help Save Lives
An article that discusses how recent improvements in fire apparatus have reduced the number and severity of injuries and fatalities.Seatbelts Save Lives
An article addressing seatbelt use.Objective Safety
A great resource for EMS based crash information.IL Fire Department Requires Rigs to Stop for Red Lights
Elgin, IL will soon require all emergency vehicles to stop for red lights and stop signs while responding to emergencies.Emergency Vehicle Safety Links for Fire Departments
NTSB Safety Bulletin
An NTSB safety bulletin which addresses several issues concerning fire apparatus safety.NHTSA's EVOC Instructor's Guide for Ambulance Operations
A 637 page document provided by NHTSA which outlines the National Standard Curriculum for Ambulance EVOC programs.A Firefighter's Admission of Agressive Driving
Firefighter Pat Dillon of Montgomery County Maryland provides a first-hand account of his near fatal accident involving a tower ladder.Operation Life Saver
A website dedicated to railroad crossing safety, contains plenty of great information.Basic Frame Maintenance
An article that discusses the necessity of periodic inspections and maintenance on fire apparatus frame components.Tips for Wildland Apparatus Safety
An article from "In Service On-Line" that discusses some safety tips for wildland fire apparatus.The Balance of Risk
An interesting article that discusses how safety equipment affects the level of risk a person is willing to take.USFA Emergency Vehicle Safe Operations
A good site with a lot of good information on policies, self assessments and general vehicle safety. Provided by the United States Fire Administration.Wind Effects on Emergency Apparatus
A large research paper that discusses a study that investigated the affects of high winds on different types of apparatus.Bridgestone/Firestone Winter Safety Tips
A good article from Bridgestone/Firestone that explain some winter driving tips for motorists.
New York Central Mutual Seasonal Driving Tips
Great link that gives driver safety tips for each season.
New York State Safety Bulletin on Backing
A safety bulletin designed to address preventable accidents from backing up.
The Truth About Light Trucks
A paper written by Rutgers University that contends that depite critic's claims, SUVs are saving lives.Death Defying Designs for Car Safety
Another good article from New Zealand that gives a good overview of vehicle safety equipment.
How Crash Testing Works
An article from "How Stuff Works" that explains crash test procedures.
How Seatbelts Work
Good article from "How Stuff Works" that explains how seatbelts work.
How Airbags Work
An article from "How Stuff Works" that explains how an airbag system works.
Airbag Questions and Answers
An FAQ site for airbags, provided by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
General Airbag Information
A lengthy list of airbag links from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Includes videos of actual airbag deployments.
SUV Safety: What's the Big Deal?
A good article from Insweb which discusses the hazards of 4WD vehicles.
Crash Compatibility
How vehicle weight and type affect crash outcomes.
Designing Road Vehicles for Pedestrian Protection
A journal article that explains how vehicles are now being designed to protect pedestrians.
An Overview of Vehicle Compatibility Issues
A lengthy NHSTA paper that talks about the issue of fatalities and injuries among light truck and van owners.Devices to Reduce the Risk to Young Pedestrians from Reversing Motor Vehicles
A good site that discusses the safety issues of driving vehicles in reverse. Includes a video on driveway safety.Keeping Kids Safe in Crashes
A great site provided by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia which discusses car safety for your kids. Contains several good videos about car seats and air bag use with children.USFA Emergency Vehicle Safety
Link to the United States Fire Administration emergency vehicle safety page.Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FAQs
Link to the FMCSA FAQ page which discusses seatbelt use and large truck crash statistics.
General Truck Safety
Good article from Smartmotorist.com which discusses many different aspects of large vehicle safety and sharing the road with trucks.
Securing Equipment on Fire Apparatus
Good article from Wildfire Magazine that discusses the serious safety issue of securing equipment on fire trucks.Types of Truck Accidents
A web page provided by a law firm (sorry!) which gives brief
descriptions of types of truck crashes and why they occur.
Trucks with Off-Center Loads: More to Consider Than Just Weight
An article that discusses the issue of improper loading of heavy
vehicles and how it can affect safety.
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Accident Countermeasures Manual
A good site from the FMCSA that outlines ways to prevent heavy vehicle
accidents. Geared toward drivers and fleet managers.Ambulance Crash Tracking Program
A web site designed to track news stories of ambulance crashes througout the nation.
August 15, 2008