Fire Training: Back to Basics
Fire Training: Back to Basics
Taking place each year during the third full week of June, Safety Stand Down highlights critical safety, health, and survival issues for fire and emergency services personnel. Departments are asked to suspend all non-emergency activities during the week to focus their attention on safety and health education efforts. A week is provided to ensure that all duty shifts can participate.
The 2024 Safety Stand Down was June 16-22 and emphasized the importance of a solid, foundational training program with the theme “Fire Training: Back to Basics.” Five daily focus topics highlighted building the foundation of a training program, assessing the needs of the community and department, safety during training, physical and behavioral/mental health considerations, and the 12 foundations of fire department training.
You can continue to use the resources and tools on this site to focus on health, safety, and training throughout the year.
The 2024 Safety Stand Down focused on building a strong foundation for a firefighter training program. Find resources and tools on this critical topic.
Safety Stand Down 2024 may be over, but you can use the daily focus topics, 12 Foundations of Fire Department Training, activity ideas, and more to help keep the momentum going in your department throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Safety Stand Down Quiz. 200 quiz takers were randomly selected to receive a limited-edition challenge coin, courtesy of the NFPA.
Read how other departments have participated in Safety Stand Down and submit your own department’s success story to help inspire others.