Firefighter Safety | American Trade Mark Co.

Forest Fires & Fire Scene Safety

Whether you are on a dedicated woodland fire crew or IC for a structural firefighting team that also deals with forest fires from time to time, fire scene safety is crucial. At American Trademark, we have put together some wildfire safety tips to help keep your emergency personnel safe. Wildland Fire Hazards Being unaware of the unique hazards surrounding forest fires not only puts you at a disadvantage tactically but can put your team in real danger. It’s best to treat...
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Fire & EMS Incident Command Tips For Active Shooter Scenes

During a time when first responders are being asked to be prepared for more than the volleys of nature and accidents, we at American Trademark have put together some useful fire and EMS incident command tips for active shooter scenes. Mass casualty incidents on the news have evolved until we are plagued multiple times a year with reports of these mass shootings. Though unpredictable in nature, we hope lessons learned from past encounters will help us all prepare, act,...
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How to Keep Firefighters Safe During Defensive Firefighting

If you're wondering how to keep firefighters safe during defensive firefighting, count on the products from American Trade Mark for optimal fireground safety. More and more fire stations are relying on accountability systems to keep firefighters safe and free of injury during a defensive attack. We look forward to helping you keep your team safe. Our Defensive Firefighting Products Fireground safety products should fit your fire department size as well as the specific safety hazards you face. Our firefighter safety products...
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Wildland Fire Safety Products

At American Trade Mark, we serve nationwide as a leading manufacturer of wildland fire safety products. We specialized in incident command and accountability systems. Each product is designed to keep your wildland firefighters safe. Improving Wildland Firefighting Monitoring a fire scene is complicated at the best of times. These complications increase in the case of Wildland fires. Our products are designed to keep track of firefighters, known firefighter hazards and maintain fire scene safety. To further meet the needs of your...
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Risk Management & Firefighter Injury

At American Trademark, we want to help you with risk management and firefighter injury prevention. Risk management for firefighter injuries is a proactive approach to fire scene safety that begins long before a call comes in. Policy changes and new program implementations may seem like a complicated hassle, not to mention a costly expense to many departments. We hope that we can be a part of an effective, manageable plan that works for your team. Risk Management Strategies For Success Ideally,...
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Common Fire Scene Hazards

At American Trade Mark Co. our priority is helping you stay safe from common fire scene hazards. We manufacture incident command and accountability systems that are used to track personnel, vehicles and, tactics at an emergency scene. We also produce signs, plaques, and reflective decals. Our products are designed to make sure that people on fire scenes are safe and secure and the chance of injury is minimal. Where There Is Smoke, There Is More Than Fire Firefighters today face more...
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Preventing LODD – Line Of Duty Deaths

At American Trade Mark, all of our products are made with the safety of firefighters in mind. We want to make sure that each and every firefighter returns home at the end of the day. That’s why we’ve created so many products that involve scene safety and firefighter safety, such as accountability boards and tags. Our goal is to keep the number of line of duty deaths across the country at a minimum—to help prevent LODD. We work hard...
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Firefighter Scene Safety Tips

The most important job of the Incident Commander is firefighter scene safety. Communication, organization, and coordination of first responders, EMS, EMT, and firefighters is a big task to handle. When Incident Commanders have customized accountability systems fitted with magnetic tags for each member of the team, they have an easier time keeping track of their crew and gear. Outline Standard Operating Procedures Even though personal protective clothing and equipment can protect fire crews from some of the toxic risks associated with...
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Reducing Firefighter Workplace Injuries

At American Trade Mark, we offer an effective range of accountability products geared towards helping you with reducing firefighter workplace injuries. Accidents happen, and the nature of emergency response leaves very little time for warm-ups and preplanning. So, along with a solid training foundation, your on-scene incident command arrangement is your best tool to protect your fire response team. Common Firefighter Workplace Injuries Contrary to popular belief, the dangers of putting out a blazing fire do not commonly lie with the...
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Fire Department Grants

If your department is looking for additional funding to ensure your firefighters have all the necessary equipment to do their job and stay safe while doing it, consider fire department grants as a viable funding option. We want every department interested in our firefighter accountability, passport, and incident command systems to be able to afford this equipment. Fire department grants are an effective way to secure financial resources and offset the heavy costs of operation. Getting The Fire Gear You Need Grants...
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