WEEK 1: FIREFIGHTER MENTAL HEALTH

Prioritizing Your Crew's Safety and Wellness Must Always Come First

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Few professions are as mentally and physically demanding as the fire service. Check out this video from Vector Solutions' Doug Kazensky, who has 25 years of public safety experience and currently serves as a Solutions Engineer, on the importance of protecting your crew's wellbeing and why you should watch the on-demand webinar, "How to Support Your Firefighters' Mental and Physical Preparedness."

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

How to Support Your Firefighters' Mental and Physical Preparedness

In a recent study by Vector Solutions, 55 percent of first responders worried about how the job was impacting their physical health and 66 percent voiced concern on how it is impacting their mental health.

Watch this webinar video to learn strategies for preparing your first responders and actively cultivating a culture that prioritizes the health and wellness of all personnel.

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A Holistic Approach to Addressing Firefighter Health and Wellness

Firefighters put their lives on the line every day to save others, despite the risk to their own physical and psychological health.

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WEEK 2: EQUIPMENT AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Properly Functioning Equipment Is Imperative for Firefighter Safety and Performance

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Effectively managing your agency's inventory, equipment and apparatus checks could be the difference between life and death. Check out this video from Vector's Solutions' Robbi King, who has more than 35 years of fire service experience and currently serves as the Director of Solutions Engineers, on key steps for managing mandatory inspections and why you should watch this on-demand webinar, "How to Simplify Equipment and Inventory Management to Improve Safety and Effectiveness."

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

How to Simplify Equipment and Inventory Management to Improve Safety and Effectiveness

According to Vector Solutions’ recent study, 42 percent of first responders expressed concern about outdated equipment, among other various obstacles they face in job preparedness.

Watch this webinar video to learn how you can simplify truck checks, equipment inspections, maintenance and repairs, and inventory and controlled substances management to ensure operational readiness.

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Ensuring Equipment and Inventory Readiness in the Fire Service

In the fire service, the readiness of your equipment and inventory can mean the difference between life and death. 

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WEEK 3: FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING

Maintaining the Right Coverage Is Critical to Effective Emergency Response

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Our communities depend on emergency responders to arrive quickly during mission-critical emergencies. Check out this video from Vector's Solutions' Robbi King, who has more than 35 years of fire service experience and currently serves as the Director of Solutions Engineers, on what agency leaders need to consider when staffing their crews, as well as what we cover in the on-demand webinar, "Is Your Staff Scheduling Solutions Ready to Handle the Next Disaster."

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Is Your Staff Scheduling Solution Ready to Handle the Next Disaster?

When an emergency strikes, being short-staffed can be detrimental for everyone involved. And if you’re using the wrong scheduling management platform, it can compound the disaster.

Watch this webinar video to discover how Vector Scheduling and its powerful mobile app can streamline all aspects of your department’s crew scheduling. Learn how you can automate scheduling management to eliminate conflicts, handle callbacks, ensure coverage, provide transparency, and more.

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Effectively Navigating Fire Department Staffing for Emergency Situations

Adequate staffing ensures that firefighters can protect their communities and return home safely.

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WEEK 4: TRAINING PERFORMANCE

A Firefighter's Training Is What Keeps Them Safe and Prepared for the Mission

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Firefighter training can reduce injuries and deaths for both firefighters and civilians, as well save communities from property damage. Check out this video from Vector Solutions' Matt Shronts, who has 25 years of fire service experience and currently serves as a Solutions Engineer, on how fire departments can ensure they are maximizing their training program and what's covered in the on-demand webinar, "Is Your Crew Maximizing Drill-Yard Training to Perform Effectively in the Field?"

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Is Your Crew Maximizing Drill-Yard Training to Perform Effectively in the Field?

To perform effectively, fire departments must ensure their firefighters are fully trained and have attained skill mastery for emergency situations. Vector Solutions’ online training management system, TargetSolutions, was built to help agencies meet their demanding training, compliance, and preparedness objectives.

Watch this webinar video to learn how your fire department can implement a comprehensive training program with the industry’s leading training platform.

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Strengthening Hands-On Skill Assessments and Pre-Learning for Firefighter Readiness

Firefighter training is an ongoing process that demands both mental acuity and physical preparedness.

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