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NFFF Roadway Safety Survey
The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is conducting a survey to gather data on responder fatalities, injuries, near misses, and struck-by incidents that have occurred during emergency response on our nation’s highways.
New Traffic Incident Management Technician Certification Now Available
The Emergency Responder Safety Institute (ERSI) and the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) are pleased to announce that the Certified Traffic Incident Management Technician professional credential, which is the first accredited national certification for personnel meeting
NFPA 1091: Standard for Traffic Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, is now available.
Move Over Signage Study – West Chester, PA
In 2019, after several police officers were nearly struck by vehicles during traffic stops, the West Chester (PA) Police Department initiated a comprehensive enforcement program to address the Pennsylvania "Move Over" law.
Dodging the Disaster: Responding to Highway Debris
One of the main functions of Safety Service Patrols (SSP) is responding to calls for roadway debris removal. These responses can be as dangerous as any other event that we typically respond to and most require immediate attention to prevent possible secondary incidents from occurring.