Fire Department Safety Officers Association

Bringing Safety To The Streets!

FDSOA “supported” Risk Management Plan

What We Stand For

All operating personnel shall work within a standard Risk Management Plan during all emergency operations on every emergency incident. This application will be continuously re assessed at all levels of the incident until all units leave the scene.

One

We Will risk our lives, in an educated and calculated manner, to save savable lives.

Two

We May risk our lives, in an educated and calculated manner, to save savable property.

Three

We Will Not risk our lives for lives or property that are already Lost.

“Actions in a calculated manner” require the following:

  • Continual use of the Strategic Decision-Making Model
  • UIncident Command established
  • Proper personal protective equipment
  • Accountability system established
  • Safety procedures in place
  • Continuous risk assessment by all members
  • Uninterrupted Communications