Free NFPA Courses to Reduce Risk and Help Firefighters Stay Safe in 2023
Firefighting is a dangerous profession – not only on the fireground where the risks are obvious. Cancer and PTSD are well-known threats for first responders. To help the fire service reduce their health risks and raise awareness, Vector Solutions, formerly TargetSolutions, is making two of its most important NFPA training courses free of charge.
NFPA 1851: Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting
NFPA 1500: PTSD in the Fire Industry
These two online video-based courses are written to NFPA standards and feature engaging interactions, real-life case studies, and critical lessons and prevention strategies for first responders.
Please complete the form to access this vital training available at no cost to every fire service member.
Campaign to Benefit American Cancer Society and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
Vector Solutions is pleased to donate $1 to the American Cancer Society and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network for every completion of the NFPA 1851: Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting. The donation is $1 per course completion up to $3,000 to each organization for every course completed before March 30, 2023.
Vector’s Goal: Raise Awareness and Keep Firefighters Safe
“While being a firefighter is a calling for many men and women, it’s a profession that comes with tremendous risks, both mentally and physically. In recent years we’ve learned more about the cancer-related health threats firefighters face, as well as the mental anguish they may endure. Our entire team at Vector Solutions is in awe of the commitment and sacrifice these heroes make. We’re pleased to make these courses available at no cost to help educate the fire service and raise awareness on these critical topics.”
Jonathan Cherins
Chief Executive Officer
Vector Solutions
NFPA 1851: Cancer-Related Risks of Firefighting
This course is guided by NFPA® 1851, Standard on Selection, Care, and Maintenance of Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting (2014). The content aims to provide a thorough understanding of fire-service-related cancer risks for today’s firefighters and fire personnel.
Course Highlights:
The importance of turnout gear care, maintenance, and inspections
Responsibilities for proper decontamination, isolation, and reporting of issues
Turnout gear interface areas and their potential weaknesses
Eight of the most common carcinogens a firefighter may regularly face
Course Duration: 2 Hours
NFPA 1500: PTSD in the Fire Industry
This course is divided into 12 self-paced learning modules to cover all aspects of PTSD. Upon completing this course, personnel will have a better understanding of PTSD, how to cope with symptoms and suicidal thoughts, and how identify them in peers who may be struggling.
Course Highlights:
The Extent of the problem and the origin of PTSD
PTSD contributing factors and behavioral health
Understanding mental health disorders
Mental health warning signs, suicide statistics and suicide warnings
The role of the company and chief officers
Course Duration: 2 Hours