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When an active first responder dies, leaders must take multiple important steps in a short period of time — each with the potential for significant impact on the family, agency, and community.
One of the first steps is deciding how the death will be classified and treated by the agency. Did the death occur in the ‘line of duty?’ Or is ‘active duty’ more appropriate?
Either way, there are important ‘first steps’ that must be taken to properly, respectfully, and efficiently notify the family, initiate the rendering of appropriate immediate honors, and much more — especially if the death occurred as a result of duty.
If you are someone who might be tasked with taking, guiding, or assisting in taking or guiding those first steps, or if you simply want to know more about these most important topics, we encourage you to join us for…Honor, Benefits, and First Steps
Upcoming EMT, Fire, Law Enforcement Classes
The Working Engine
Instructor: Nicholas Kieta, Firefighter, South Bend Fire Department Andrew Semethy, Crown Point Fire Department Brian William, South Bend Fire Description: The Two Day Course, The Working Engine is a true 16 hours of Hands-on Training focused on maximizing an engine company’s efficiency on the fireground regardless of staffing. By utilizing a mix of classic and modern engine techniques instructors will provide a systematic approach to aggressively accomplish the three most critical tasks on the fire ground, Extinguishment, Search and Ventilation. Topics covered include,…