June 2012 features events to raise awareness about the safety of first responders and the public.  Please visit the event websites, linked below, for more information.

        National Safety Month (June 2012)
Each June, the National Safety Council launches National Safety Month to educate and raise public awareness  of the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths.  With unintentional injuries and deaths tending to increase during the summertime, each week in the National Safety Month has a specific theme related to critical safety issues.  This year’s themes include employee wellness and the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award Plus challenge; ergonomics; preventing trips, slips, and falls; and driving safely. 

       International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week (June 17-23)
A joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week focuses on the importance of first responders taking care of themselves both on and off the emergency incident scene.  This year’s theme, “Rules You Can Live By,” will focus on the rules of engagement for firefighter safety, health and survival.  During this week, fire and EMS departments are encouraged to suspend all non-emergency activity in an effort to focus on safety and health training and education.  The IAFC and NVFC aim to reduce preventable injuries and deaths among fire and emergency services and to increase awareness and action so that safety and health become a priority in all fire departments.