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Created as a Committee of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association, the Institute serves as an informal advisory panel of public safety leaders committed to reducing deaths and injuries to America's Emergency Responders. Members of the Institute, all highly influential and expert in their fields, are personally dedicated to the safety of the men and women who respond to emergencies on or along our nation's streets, roads and highways. Members of the Institute include trainers, writers, managers, government officials, technical experts and leaders who through their individual efforts and collective influence in the public safety world can bring meaningful change.

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Model SOG Available for Download on Deploying Cones and Flares at Roadway Incidents

Does your agency have written guidelines on deploying traffic control devices? Readers have contacted us with concerns about how to safely set up Advance Warning and Transition areas at roadway incidents. CVVFA Emergency Responder Chief Instructor Ron Moore has prepared guidelines to address this potentially dangerous operation. Click here to learn more…

Man Found Guilty in Death of Delaware Firefighter/EMT

Paraplegic Joseph Taye was found guilty today of first-degree murder for running into Michelle Smith of the Delaware City Fire Company on Dec. 20 2008 as Smith tended to an injured man lying on the side of U.S. 13. Click here to learn more…

Virginia Officer Struck in Traffic Stop

A state trooper was hospitalized overnight after his cruiser was struck by another vehicle during a traffic stop early yesterday on Interstate 64 in Goochland County. Click here to learn more…

Insurance Company Donates Money to Buy Safety Vests for St. Paul, Minnesota Fire Department

The Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America donated $16,000 to the St. Paul Fire Department on Tuesday to outfit paramedics with brightly colored, reflective jackets intended to be visible to drivers. Click here to learn more…

Bridge to be Dedicated to Connecticut Trooper

State troopers will dedicate a bridge in memory of Trooper First Class James Savage, at a ceremony at Troop L barracks at 452 Bantam Road on Friday, October 16 at 1 p.m. The ceremony will include Savage’s family members, friends and fellow troopers. Savage was killed in the line of duty on Route 8 in Watertown on Jan. 22, 1986. Click here to learn more…

Texas Police Officers Hurt During Chase

Two police officers were recovering from injuries sustained early Thursday when one was struck by the open door of a truck, which then rammed into the other’s patrol car. Click here to learn more…

South Carolina Mayor Drops No Police Chase Decision

The mayor of a small South Carolina town says she's allowing her police officers to run after suspects again. Wellford Mayor Sallie Peake on Thursday told WSPA-TV she's revoking her Sept. 2 prohibition. Click here to learn more…

USFA Release Rear Visibility Study

From the moment that motorized emergency vehicles hit the streets, it's likely everyone recognized the importance of making them conspicuous -- visible to other motorists to avoid accidents. That's why they had bells, lights, sirens and in many cases brightly colored paint.Learn more about this important topic and how the CVVFA Emergency Responder Safety Institute is doing to help. Published with permission of our partner www.respondersafety.com Click here to learn more…