Resources to help fire departments recognize Safety Stand Down from June 16 - 22.
Safety Stand Down is an annual event that encourages fire and emergency service organizations to suspend all non-emergency activities during the third week of June and take that time to focus on safety. This year's theme is "Fire Training: Back to Basics", which emphasizes the importance of having a strong foundational training program.
Here are a few driver training resources that you can utilize during Safety Stand Down and beyond:
Check out the tools available on the VFIS Training + Resources Portal, including our guide for selecting drivers/operators, driver evaluation form, sample competency course and best practices for annual vehicle operator requalification.
View our calendar featuring upcoming in-person training classes, including our Emergency Vehicle Driver Training (EVDT) course, UTV/ATV Safety class and other offerings.
Assign your team courses on VFIS University, like Ten Keys for Safe Vehicle Ops, Safe Backing, POV Answering the Call Safely and more.
Review the Safe Vehicle Operations resources available on ResponderHelp.com, including free SOGs and technical bulletins.
Listen to the driving-focused episodes of the Don't Risk It! Podcast, like Emergency Vehicle Response, Modified Response and Rollover Prevention.
Browse offerings on the VFIS Store, including our driving safety videos that you can watch as a group at your station.
We thank you for taking this time to focus on how critically important it is to look after yourself and we're honored to potentially assist you in those efforts. If you have any questions about these resources or wonder what training opportunities are available to you as a VFIS client, please reach out to your dedicated Training Representative. We'd be happy to help!