Safety Stand Down 2023 may be over, but you can continue to use these planning materials to focus on health, safety, and training in your department relating to the theme of Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?
Monday: Recognition of Hazards
Tuesday: Firefighting Operations
Wednesday: Firefighter Safety
Thursday: Post-Incident Considerations
Friday: Public Education
Activity Ideas: Not sure what to do for Safety Stand Down? Start with these activity ideas.
Frequently Asked Questions: Find the answers to frequently asked questions about lithium-ion batteries and incident response here.
Roundtable Talk: Representatives from the IAFC, NVFC, NFPA, FDSOA, and IAFF participated in a Roundtable Talk on June 5 to discuss this year’s theme of “Lithium-Ion Batteries: Are You Ready?,” the daily focus topics, and how your department can participate in Safety Stand Down. Watch the recording.
Podcast: Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine from the IAFC joined FireRescue1’s Better Every Shift podcast to discuss the 2023 Safety Stand Down, training opportunities and resources available, and critical information and messaging points surrounding lithium-ion batteries. Listen here.
Articles: Get more ideas for this year’s Safety Stand Down from these articles: