Arizona Fire and Burn Educators Association

Online Independent Study Training for PIO’s through FEMA Go to https://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.aspx You can scroll to see the list of classes or search by title Most classes only take an hour or two to complete. IS-29.a Public Information Officer Awareness Training  The goal of this awareness course is to provide an orientation to the public information function and the role of the Public Information Officer (PIO) in the public safety/emergency management environment. IS-42.A Social Media in Emergency Management  The purpose of this course is to provide the participants with best practices including tools, techniques and a basic roadmap to build capabilities in the use of social media technologies in their own emergency management organizations. Classroom Training for PIO’s Public Information Basics (L105) Dates:  June 4-6 (Yuma) July 17-19 (Phoenix) This course is designed to equip participants with the skills needed to be full or part-time PIOs, including oral and written

  Make an impact this May by supporting our efforts to end impaired driving. Scottsdale Fire Department, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a pivotal time in our ongoing mission to eradicate impaired driving and its devastating consequences. At Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD ® ), we understand the profound intersection between mental health and road safety, and we're committed to addressing both — through resources to educate drivers as well as support for survivors and families of those who have lost their lives. Mental health struggles affect millions of individuals every day, and they can significantly impact their ability to make safe choices, including when behind the wheel. We believe addressing mental health is integral to preventing impaired driving incidents. By raising awareness, advocating for support services and promoting understanding, we can create a safer environment for everyone on the road. That's why we put together these resources to help you learn m

NFPA Updates   NFPA has a new director for our Public Education Division, Kelly Ransdell! Kelly has been with NFPA for several years, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. Please see the NFPA News Release attached at the bottom of this email for more information.   It’s Home Fire Sprinkler Week, a great time to talk about residential sprinklers with your community. Follow this link to find more information, public education resources, social media cards with a different message for each day of the week, etc.:    https://homefiresprinkler.org/  .   It’s also National Electrical Safety Month, and this year’s theme for this month is “Taking Steps to Reduce Fire Risk of Lithium-Ion Batteries”. Here is a link with much more information, and additional links to related resources:   2024 National Electrical Safety Month - Taking Steps to Reduce the Fire Risk of Lithium-Ion Batteries  .   NFPA is considering the development of a new standard called NFPA 800,  Batter