This chapter of the firefighter safety and health textbook discusses key topics related to firefighter safety including:
1. Ways to prevent injuries such as conducting effective training, maintaining discipline, and following safety procedures.
2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards like NFPA 1500 which specify requirements for safety programs, protective equipment, emergency operations and more.
3. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations which require employers to provide a safe workplace and comply with safety standards, though OSHA has no jurisdiction over public sector firefighters.
4. Principles of risk management like prioritizing firefighter safety over property and not committing firefighters to unsafe situations.