National Safety Culture Change Initiative
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Emergency Medical Services
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Fire Service Administration
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Firefighter Casualties
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Health and Safety
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Incident Management
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Operations & Tactics
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Training
This report looks at fire and emergency service cultural aspects that contribute to occupational illnesses, injuries and fatalities. It provides a basic understanding of the fire and emergency service culture, identifies individual and organizational behaviors that positively and negatively impact health and safety, and highlights focus areas for change by raising awareness about unsafe practices.