Why firefighters choose unsafe actions when they know better Mitigating the negative influences of goal seduction, situation aversion and firefighter identity are critical to fostering a culture of safety
Culture vs. behavior: Focus your efforts on meaningful firefighter change When fire service leaders focus on behavior change, culture takes care of itself
Firefighters are ditching the dirty gear 'Marlboro Man' look All members of the fire service must take ownership of setting a new expectation of fire service pride
‘All that changed the second I became a father’: From salty dog to clean gear advocate I'm the first guy into the fray, but I’m also the first to scrub my helmet clean afterward, all so I will be around to raise my kids
Fireground toxins don’t care if you’re paid or volunteer How volunteer departments can overcome challenges related to health mindset and limited PPE cleaning equipment
‘Ego eats brains’: Chief Brunacini’s lesson underscores the problem with dirty gear Does dirty gear really show how capable a firefighter you really are?
Another perspective on 'Dirty Helmet Syndrome' – and a simple way to reduce the risk Fire Chief Marc Bashoor details his perspective on the topic and outlines what one Florida department is doing to keep its members safe
A case study in ditching ‘Dirty Helmet Syndrome’ – and where we can still improve Four ways fire departments can continue the landslide of positive and productive behaviors to protect our members
Does dirty gear really matter that much? Chief Goldfeder takes on the issue of "Dirty Helmet Syndrome" and how much firefighters should be concerned with cleaning their gear
Digital Edition: Dirty Helmet Syndrome Redefining fire service pride and identifying the factors that drive firefighters to choose unsafe actions