Safer At Night Emergencies!
An FSF grant helped the Battle Creek, Iowa Fire Department replace unreliable 20-year old flashlights with new ones. A good thing too, since most assistance calls come in late evening or at night.
Latest Training Released!
Fire Scene Communications is the newest free training program available from the Firefighters Support Foundation’s (FSF).
Communications is perhaps the most critical component of emergency response, and its breakdown is the root cause of far too many failures and tragedies. This program defines communications and its elements, discusses best practices, and presents tactics that ensure that information is being effectively disseminated.
This program consists of a 60-minute video program and an accompanying PowerPoint program. Firefighters and EMTs can view the video material with the PowerPoint file acting as their hard copy notes, or they can use either resource independently.
The presenter is former Chief Michael Finney, the CEO of the Open Fire Academy, adjunct faculty for the National Fire Service, a faculty member at four universities, and the author of several books for the fire service.
To download your copy, simply go to FSF Training at www.fireengineering.com .
Rescue Skid Arrives!
The rescue skid carried in Bendersville (PA) Community Fire Department's all-terrain firefighting and rescue vehicle was purchased with a grant from FSF.
Welcome to the Firefighters Support Foundation, Inc.
The Firefighters Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization dedicated to assisting firefighters and rescue personnel perform their jobs effectively and safely, aiding underfunded agencies, assisting families of fallen firefighters in their greatest time of need and helping prevent fires through public awareness.
With your help, our mission is accomplished in four ways; 1.Advanced Training, 2. Equipment Donations, 3.Survivors Assistance, and 4.Public Education.
The Firefighters Support Foundation provides advanced, life-saving materials and training, FREE of charge, to THOUSANDS of firefighters and rescue personnel nationwide EVERY YEAR.
THIS IS OUR PRIMARY MISSION.
Our goal is to bring the experience and guidance of leading edge instructors and thinkers in the field and distribute them free to public safety professionals across the country in a vital effort to help save lives. More…
Many fire and rescue departments in the U.S. are under funded and volunteer-based. Additionally, many wildfire fighters are volunteers, and need to supply much of their own equipment
To assist these groups, a percentage of our funds are used to donate much needed tools and safety equipment. More…
A portion of our revenues provide financial assistance to the survivors of firefighters and paramedics killed in the line of duty. These donations are a heartfelt gift of thanks for their sacrifice and go a long way to help the families in their time of need. More…
"FSF's programs are as valuable as many commercially available ones, filled with great content, thought-provoking commentary and life-saving information. All the productions are professionally rendered by nationally recognized industry professionals."
"I highly recommend firefighters, law enforcement and all public safety professionals make good use of these materials.”
Editor, Fire Engineering
FSF is a strategic partner with Fire Engineering for delivery of our training content.
Fire Engineering magazine and FireEngineering.com are the leading sources for current professional firefighting and EMS material.
The Firefighters Support Foundation is also focused on fire safety and emergency care for the public.
Did you know that after your home fire alarm sounds, you and your family might have to only two minutes to escape safely? Download FSF's safety brochure.