| HTSA Office of EMS salutes individuals and organizations who pause this week to highlight this critical issue |
| Safety Stand Down 2020 Focuses on Keeping Responders Safe on Roadways | | | | | NHTSA Office of EMS salutes individuals and organizations who pause this week to highlight this critical issue | | | | | This week, first responders across the country are observing Safety Stand Down by taking a break from regular activities to bring attention to the different hazards that responders can encounter while carrying out their duties on roadways. The NHTSA Office of EMS proudly supports this annual effort. This year’s theme, “Building a Superhighway to Safety – Protecting our Responders on Roadways,” is meant to encourage fire and EMS agencies to review safety techniques and learn new skills based on the latest research and nationally recognized best practices. You can learn more by visiting safetystanddown.org and reading this announcement from the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety, Health and Survival Section, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). | | | | | Sign up to receive the latest news from the Office of EMS, including webinars, newsletters and industry updates. | | | | | | |
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