HEALTH AND SAFETY WEEK

The 2014 International FireEMS Safety and Health Week from June 15-21. Safety and Health Week is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs IAFC and the National Volunteer Fire Council NVFC. The event is coordinated by the IAFC Safety Health and Survival Section and the NVFC and is supported by a network of fire service health and safety organizations. This annual event aims to improve firefighter safety and health to give all a better chance of survival during emergencies and in the long-term. Fire departments across the world will take time during the week to increase awareness and action so that safety and health become a priority in all fire departments.