Some of the most significant loss exposures occur while responding to, operating and returning from the incident scene. The following resources are available to assist you in managing your driving staff, along with safely maintaining and operating your vehicles:

• United States Fire Administration announces release of Emergency Vehicle Visibility and Conspicuity study. View our latest Risk Management Alert and view the study.
• License Event Notification Service (LENS) for New York State employers is now available. Learn more...
• Your fire department may be responsible for the negligent conduct of members who operate your vehicles. Be sure to conduct a Motor Vehicles Record Evaluation.
• Improper set-up of aerial ladders may put fire fighters at risk. Read the recommendations of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
• Operating Fire Department Vehicles Safely - This Risk Management Alert offers tips on how to prevent accidents with fire department vehicles.
• Emergency Vehicle Safety Initiative - Identify practices that have the potential to decrease the risk to personal safety while managing and working at highway incidents.
• Emeregency Vehicle Safety - Best practices, studies and more.
• Crashes related to the backing of vehicles continue to be a frequent source of claims for VFDs. Reduce your risk with the following safety tips.
• Falling/flying objects present a serious hazard to pedestrians and motorists. Improve safety with these valuable tips.
• NIOSH Safety Advisory: Manual adjustment of automatic slack adjusters may contribute to unexpected brake failure on automotive fire apparatus.
• Volunteer Fire Chief Dies from Injuries when Privately Owned Vehicle Crashes into Bay Door, Pinning Him Against Fire Tanker