De Pere Fire Rescue is taking a proactive approach to combating cancer risks.
Eric Johnson, Assistant Chief of Training & Safety for De Pere Fire Rescue, will be hosting a special Safety Stand Down this week.
Safety Stand Downs for fire departments originated in 2005 as a one-day event to cease training, and focus attention and efforts toward safety concerns that lead to Line of Duty Deaths (LODD).
Since then, the national Safety Standdown initiative has morphed into week-long exercises for departments, and support is offered for these efforts by over 20 different organizations.
This year, Safety Stand Down takes place June 16-22. This event highlights critical safety, health, and survival issues for the fire and emergency services. All departments and personnel are asked to take the week of June 16-22 to focus their attention on safety and health education and training. A week is provided to ensure all duty shifts can participate.