Roadway Safety for Emergency Responders: Insights from Jack Sullivan
In this episode of 'Behind the Sirens' by VFIS of North Carolina, Travis hosts Jack Sullivan from the Emergency Responder Safety Institute. They explore crucial topics on leadership, risk management, and issues shaping fire and emergency services. Jack delves into the importance of safety on the road, department training, data collection, and best practices for preventing crashes during emergency responses. For anyone in the fire and emergency services sector, this conversation offers vital insights into improving safety and efficiency. Don't miss this comprehensive discussion on roadway incident safety!
00:00 Introduction to Behind the Sirens
00:22 Meet Our Guest: Jack Sullivan
00:31 The Critical Issue of Firefighter Accidents
01:17 Jack Sullivan's Background and Experience
03:09 The Evolution of Vehicle Safety in Fire Services
04:56 The Importance of Data in Preventing Crashes
11:37 Selecting and Training the Right Drivers
15:17 Challenges of Volunteer Firefighters Responding in Personal Vehicles
19:06 The Importance of Seat Belt Use
26:09 Traffic Incident Management and Roadway Safety
32:00 Resources for Improving Vehicular Safety
34:57 Conclusion and Contact Information
