Welcome to the National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting SystemThe National Fire Fighter Near-Miss Reporting System is a voluntary, confidential, non-punitive and secure reporting system with the goal of improving fire fighter safety. Submitted reports will be reviewed by fire service professionals. Identifying descriptions are removed to protect your identity. The report is then posted on this web site for other fire fighters to use as a learning tool. Submit ReportTestimonialsThank you to everyone who has submitted a report. My department has been using the system for more than a year & we are seeing positive results because of it. -Report Submitter In Affiliation With
This project is funded by grants from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The program was generously begun with grants from DHS and Fireman's Fund Insurance Company. The project is supported by FirefighterCloseCalls.com in mutual dedication to firefighter safety and survival. |
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Report Of The Week
- ROTW 070209: "The rockets' red glare..." (08-319)
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