Lexipol
Lexipol provides fully developed, state-specific fire department policies researched and written by subject matter experts and vetted by attorneys. Our policies are based on nationwide standards and best practices while also incorporating state and federal laws and regulations where appropriate. Best of all, we keep your policies updated for you, saving you time and money.
With Lexipol, you will enhance personnel accountability, reduce liability, save time and money on policy management AND rest easy knowing your department is protected.
Fire departments and individual members can take several measures to make cold weather operations safer and more comfortable
Even short workouts can pack a punch using Aaron Zamzow’s ‘power of 5' plan, designed to maximize your time in the gym
As much as the fire department is a fraternity, the firehouse is not a frat house
Effective recruitment will look different for each agency, but the basics are the same and critical to get right
Through stories of resilience and loss, the film calls for agencies to prioritize the mental wellbeing of first responders
Find actionable advice to help navigate those critical early days of your tenure
Remember, the future of your organization depends on finding and keeping good people
Using social media to research potential firefighter candidates could cause problems for your department
Learn how to maintain a sense of calm so you can help others
It’s important that first responders don’t take their public image for granted; prove your commitment to public service every day
Live fire training must be managed with rigorous preparation and adherence to regulations
We need a plan that standardizes our response. But how do we do that in the dynamic world of emergency services?
Whether you are applying for federal, state, local, private or nonprofit funds, know your project’s proposal inside and out
Exercising outside is a benefit of the summer months; watch as Aaron Zamzow outlines tips for successful outdoor workouts for firefighters
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Just because a tragedy is new to you does not mean it is new to our profession.
As a leader, you have a responsibility to calm the turbulence
Departments must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the potential for violence on scene
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
Recognizing when to seek help is crucial yet often obscured by the stigma against mental health treatment
Gordon Graham: Today’s first responders need more than a transactional relationship with their superiors
You can’t help anyone if you don’t get there safely; always practice defensive driving, especially when you’re responding to an emergency call
Let’s aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability
There are few things firefighters do that put the public at risk, but responding to calls is one of them
In times of stress, your sympathetic nervous system is on high alert; box breathing can help
With careful planning and administrative support, an agency wellness program can save careers, marriages and even lives
Leaving the occupation you love is hard to do
The fire service must embrace a culture of operating safely and managing risk appropriately
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