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If you are interested in this information being presented at your department, contact information below
email:
tbfd@intrstar.net
We took
information from the program and created a PowerPoint presentation.
This brings home the message but also includes information related to
our department, county and state fundamentals.
Bottom Line
"The Basics"
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The
Taylors Bridge Fire
Department joined thousands of fire departments across the
United
States and Canada for the 2006 International Fire Fighter Safety Stand
Down. Starting June 20th, and continuing until all members of the fire
department have participated. Our fire fighters suspended all
non-emergency activity to focus on fire fighter safety. The Fire Chief,
Deputy Chief and staff presented this detailed presentation
to
the fire department and provide to all other Fire and
EMS departments throughout Sampson and Duplin counties. Just contact
them for times and location.
The
Taylors Bridge Fire Department continued to respond to all
emergency calls as
normal, but between calls, fire fighters, officers and chiefs will take
the time to conduct safety training and drills;
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Emergency vehicle safety
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Safety and Risk Management
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Wood/Brush/Grass Fires
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Vehicle Fires
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Station Safety
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Traffic Control
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Apparatus Maintenance
“Taylors
Bridge Fire Department is committed to serving the residents of Sampson
County. Keeping our fire fighters safe and healthy helps us respond
effectively and keep our community protected,” said Teddy
Booth, Fire Chief at that time. “While fire fighter safety is
always a priority of the department, the Stand Down is an opportunity
to dedicate a significant amount of time to the safety of our
personnel.”
“The
Stand Down also serves to remind the citizens of Sampson County to do
their part in keeping our community’s fire fighters safe.
Remember to pull to the right when you see fire trucks or ambulances
responding, and use caution when driving by emergency scenes where fire
fighters or paramedics are helping accident victims,” adds
Deputy Chief Keith Powell.
Last year, 106 fire
fighters died in the line of duty in the United States; 26 of these
deaths occurred in emergency vehicle-related accidents. Thousands more
are injured annually while on duty. To put this in perspective, a fire
fighter is lost in the line of duty every 78 hours. North Carolina has
lost 171 firefighters from 1902 to present. Also, four firefighters
have lost their lives serving their community this year. The purpose of
the stand down is to call international attention to these unacceptable
numbers of line-of-duty deaths and injuries and devote an entire day to
the critical issue of fire fighter safety.
The
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), International
Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) and the IAFC’s Volunteer
and Combination Officers’ Section in partnership with nearly
20 national fire service organizations sponsor the Stand
Down. For more information, visit www.iafc.org/standdown or
call the IAFC at 703/273-0911.
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