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Firefighter burnout and workplace safety

Are firefighters who show symptoms of burnout less likely to follow safety procedures? A team of researchers recently set out to learn if burnout impacted a firefighter’s ability to follow required safe work practices, care for and safely use personal protective equipment (PPE), and communicate and report safety concerns.

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Updated MPFFU Endorsement List

WXYZ TV Investigative Report on PSO

WXYZ TV recently did an investigative report on a fire in Grosse Pointe that resulted in the loss of three homes. MPFFU President, Mark Docherty is asked to comment on the problems with a PSO system. The city has used the PSO model for firefighting for several years. Click here for the complete story. https://www.wxyz.

L370 Muskegon in the News

Bloomfield Twp. Golf Outing - May 14th

Charitable friends and partners, It is time for the Bloomfield Twp. Fire Department Charities 32nd annual golf outing to be held at the beautiful and Exclusive Wabeek Country Club. This event will be held on Monday May 14th 2018 and as in the past we look forward to your continued support and attendance.

City of Dearborn Now Taking Applications

State Fire Training Funds 101

EMS UPDATE on Practical Continuing Education Requirements

As many of you may be aware the State of Michigan Department of Health and Human Services sent out a letter informing all EMS Licensed Personnel, Instructor-Coordinators, Education Programs, Life Support Agencies, and Medical about the elimination of the requirement for Practical CE’s.

URGENT - ACTION ALERT

Brothers and sisters, As you know, since last November when the legislature tried to jam pension and retiree health care reform down our throats, we have been working very hard to try and limit them to reasonable changes. Since February, we have been a part of the Governor’s Responsible Retirement Reform For Local Government task force.

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