News Article - FHLN Launches Operational Checklists

Lost Password?

Not Registered? Register Today

FHLN Launches Operational Checklists

10 Checklists Cover Major Fire Operations That Can Be Customized Online

May 23, 2014 – EMMITSBURG, MD – Checklists are an integral part of fire service operations. They help reduce the possibility of errors and ensure incidents run smoothly. Now, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation is making it even easier to access and use checklists for 10 major fire department operations. They’re available for free through FireHeroLearningNetwork.com, the NFFF’s flagship online learning system.

The ten Operational Checklists were developed by recognized experts and leaders in the fire service and detail the typical major tasks to be conducted during specific operations. Checklists are available for Building Collapse, Confined Space, Engine Company Operations, Hazardous Materials, High Angle, Incident Command, Safety, Swift Water, Trench Rescue, and Truck Company Operations.

“Operational Checklists can be a tool for officers to use to ensure that critical elements of response and operations are not missed.If used appropriately, a checklist can prompt incident commanders and company officers to safeguard crews so Everyone Goes Home,” said Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

Registered users can download a standard version of each checklist, with all items recommended by the NFFF, or customize each checklist with their department’s information and only the checklist items relevant to their department’s procedures. Users can also save more than one version of a checklist, enabling those who serve with more than one department to create checklists for each entity. All customizations are saved in the registered user’s account so they can be downloaded again or revised.

To access the checklists, users simply register with the Fire Hero Learning Network, a process that takes just a few minutes and is free. To get started, go to FireHeroLearningNetwork.com. News Archive

14 Available Training Programs View All

After Action Review

After Action Review (AAR) offers the fire service the opportunity to formalize the tradition of informal post-incident conversations.

Automatic Fire Sprinkler and Alarm Systems

This self-paced program on the Fire Hero Learning Network explains the firefighter health and safety benefits of automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems and provides a set of core principles guiding the firefighter's interaction with these systems.

Communication & Mentoring for Company Officers

This Self-Paced Program helps company officers understand their interpersonal communication and mentoring responsibilities.

Company Officer's Health & Safety Responsibilities

This Self-Paced Program helps company officers understand their leadership role in the fundamentals of firefighter health and safety.

Courage To Be Safe®

This firefighter training module provides an introduction to all sixteen Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and assists the user in taking the first steps toward addressing these safety initiatives in their job and department.

Creating Change in the Fire Service

This module is a roundtable discussion between five fire service leaders about how to create change in the fire service and lead a culture of safety.

Curbside Manner: Stress First Aid for the Street

Just as doctors talk about "bedside manner" when talking to patients, the "curbside manner" of first responders really makes a difference in how people experience and process a difficult life event.

Health & Safety at Wildland Fires

This module discusses the unique characteristics of wildland fire responses, the known hazard categories and safety practices that mitigate these hazards, and how to practice effective risk management.

Leadership, Accountability, Culture and Knowledge (LACK)

This module educates fire officers how to make changes in their departments that will help prevent line of duty deaths.

Peer Support Programs for the Fire Service

This awareness-level, self-paced module will cover the foundational principles of a peer support program and direct users to resources that can help them design and establish a peer support program in their department.

Responding to Violent Incidents 2.0

This self-paced program focuses on firefighter health and safety within the context of responding to known violent incidents and in cases where an incident turns violent during response.

Saving Lives: Inspiring Stories in Community Risk Reduction

This self-paced program spotlights two company officers and one survivor who have made a significant impact in locally and nationally through community risk reduction.

Taking Care of Our Own®

This firefighter training module is designed to help you to better understand and support the needs of both family and fire service survivors after a line-of-duty death and to learn how to create a plan for your fire department in case of such an event.

When an LODD Occurs: Incident Commanders Speak

This program addresses the potential psychological and operational impact of the line-of-duty death, meeting the needs of the surviving family and of the department members.

ESRRP

Polling

Answer Required

Take another poll

Fire Attack Scenario

Operational Checklists

Get Started

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation provides FireHeroLearningNetwork.Com to further the organization's mission and the goals of the Everyone Goes Home® program by providing free, vetted training and resources to all members of the fire service. Fire Hero Learning Network delivers critical safety, operations, and community relations fire service training, from the line firefighter through to command and leadership. Unless otherwise noted, the modules on FireHeroLearningNetwork.Com are appropriate for all levels of the fire service, all staffing characteristics (career, volunteer, and combination), all jurisdictions in the United States, and all types of firefighting (including public, private, structure, vehicle, wildland, military, transportation authority, State Fire Marshal, special squad, and academia). Available interactive training resources include: modules, operational checklists, fire attack scenarios, and podcasts.