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Type: Journal Article
Publication Date: 2014
Accident avoidance, or 'premitigation,' starts with the individual. From their first exposure to operations, firefighters possess a level of reliance on procedure and a sense of self-preservation that assist in maintaining an accident-free environment. These motivators persist while the firefighter's knowledge, skills, and abilities are being developed. The key to successfully avoiding accidents is the development of equal parts confidence and caution.
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Link to the full Fire Management Today issue (1.8 MB; pdf)
Citation: Barnett, Jim. 2014. Safety and the agency, Part 1: understanding accident mitigation. Fire Management Today 74(1):11-14.
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- accident prevention
- firefighter training
- firefighters
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