March Safe Firefighter Winners

March was a busy month with the call volumes as well with safety issues. We are glad to see that there were 4 Firefighters that stood out and who all received the nomination for "Safe Firefighter of the Month". Please take a moment to congratulate this guys for their efforts and continued approach to Safety & Health. Your March Safe Firefighters are:



 

  

JOHN CLARK 

    

  

RICHARD MURDOCK      

 

 

EHREN PRAVEL

 

    

RUSSELL SMITH

 

Each one of these guys will receive a Safe Firefighter of the Month Certificate and some gifts from local businesses and sponsors. March's Grand prize winner was Lt. Russell Smith with the most points. Congratulations to you all!

HERE IS THE BREAKDOWN OF CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SAFE FIREFIGHTER

• Each candidate has to meet atleast one of the criteria, most have many of these completed when considered.                                                                                                    Points

• 1. Defines and advocates change in safety, management, accountability..	2
  2. Enhances personal and organizational accountability for health and saftety	3
  3. All firefighters must be empowered to stop unsafe practices	2
  4. Develop and implement national medical & fitness standards	1
  5. Utilize available technology wherever it can help with health and safety	1
  6. Thoroughly look over firefighter fatalities and near missess, learn from	2
  7. National protocols for response to violent incidents, developed	1
  8. Advocacy must be strengthened for ensuring homes with fire alarms	1
  9. Safety must be a primary consideration in the design and layout of rigs	1
  10. No write up's or disciplinary actions, this month	3
  11. No accidents with county property on duty	3
  12. Is on and keeps up with Human Resources Wellness program	4