{"id":12882,"date":"2014-11-02T12:09:15","date_gmt":"2014-11-02T17:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/?p=12882"},"modified":"2025-02-25T22:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T22:33:11","slug":"firefighter-safety-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlantictraining.com\/blog\/firefighter-safety-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Firefighter Safety Training"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fire Brigades <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.156(c)<\/p>\n Whenever a person is required to extinguish fires as part of their job description. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n Annually (quarterly for interior structural fire fighting).<\/p>\n Confined Spaces <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.146(g)<\/p>\n Confined space training is required for authorized entrants, attendants, and entry supervisors. Essentially this includes anyone who works in a confined space as well as the attendant. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n OSHA does not specifically require training. However annual retraining is an industry best practice.<\/p>\n Lockout Tagout <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.147(c)(7)<\/p>\n When an employee works in area that contains machinery that is locked out \/ tagged out. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n When there is a change.<\/p>\n Bloodborne Pathogens <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.1030(g)(2)<\/p>\n Required for employees that may be occupationally exposed to blood or potentially infectious materials. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n Annually.<\/p>\n Hazardous Materials \/ GHS <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.1200(h)<\/p>\n Employees that may be exposed to hazardous substances as part of their job. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n When there is a change.<\/p>\n First Aid <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.266 App B<\/p>\n In the absence of a nearby hospital or clinic (more than 4 minutes away), a designated employee should be trained to render first aid. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Retraining for life threatening emergencies should occur annually. Retraining for non-life-threatening response should occur ‘periodically’.<\/p>\n Fire Extinguisher <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.157(g)<\/p>\n When fire extinguishers exist in the workplace, the employer should train employees on their usage. See full OSHA regulation<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n Annually.<\/p>\n Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment <\/strong>\nOSHA Regulation: 1910.132(f)<\/p>\n When an employee is required to wear PPE, they must be trained on its usage. See full OSHA regulation for more details.<\/p>\n Retraining required when the type of PPE changes, employee demonstrates inability to use PPE properly, or when the workplace changes in a way that renders previous training obsolete.<\/p>\n Terrorism Preparedness <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\n Air Monitoring <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\n Working in Hot Environments <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\n Intermodal Containers <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\n Petroleum Storage Tanks <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\n Compressed Gas Cylinders <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\n Decontamination <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\n Workplace Violence <\/strong><\/p>\n Annually<\/p>\nBeing a firefighter is much more than a profession, it means being a hero each and every day. Firefighters help people with problems big and small, all while saving lives and improving communities. Below, you\u2019ll find a list of training topics that are required for most firefighters.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
OSHA Required Training<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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When OSHA Requires Fire Brigades Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Fire Brigades Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Industrial Fire Brigades Training Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Bushfire Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When OSHA Requires Confined Spaces Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Confined Spaces Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Confined Spaces Training Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Confined Spaces Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When OSHA Requires Lockout Tagout Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Lockout Tagout Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Lockout Tagout Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Lockout Safety Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When OSHA Requires Bloodborne Pathogens Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Bloodborne Pathogens Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Bloodborne Pathogens Awareness Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When OSHA Requires Hazardous Materials \/ GHS Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Hazardous Materials \/ GHS Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Hazardous Material Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Hazardous Material Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When OSHA Requires First Aid Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable First Aid Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Basic First Aid Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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First Aid Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When OSHA Requires Fire Extinguisher Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Fire Extinguisher Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Fire Extinguisher Training Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Fire Extinguisher Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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When OSHA Requires Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training:<\/h2>\n
Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Personal Protective and Respiratory Equipment Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Personal Protective Equipment Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Personal Protective Equipment Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Industry Best-Practice Training\n(Not required by OSHA)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Terrorism Preparedness Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Terrorism Preparedness Guidelines Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Chemical Terrorism Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Air Monitoring Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Air Monitoring Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Air Monitoring Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Working in Hot Environments Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Outdoor Heat Exposure Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Working in Hot Condition Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Intermodal Containers Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Intermodal Transportation and Terminal Operations Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Shipping Containers Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Checklist<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Petroleum Storage Tanks Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Storage Tanks Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Oil Tank Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Compressed Gas Cylinders Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Compressed Gas Cylinders Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Compressed Gas Cylinders Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Decontamination Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n
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Decontamination Powerpoint<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Decontamination Poster<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Printable Wallet-Sized Compliance<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n
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Handout<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Training Frequency<\/h2>\n
Downloadable Workplace Violence Training Resources (free):<\/h2>\n