2024 Safety Stand Down campaign

As reported by the NFPA, the Safety Stand Down Sweepstakes Quiz for 2024 is now live.

The quiz supports this year’s Safety Stand Down campaign, taking place from June 16-22, with a theme of “Fire Training: Back to Basics.” The quiz features questions that reinforce key messages and practices related to effective fire training programs.

The annual Safety Stand Down campaign is organized by the NFPA, the IAFC Safety, Health & Survival Section, the NVFC, the IAFF, and the FDSOA.

The campaign focuses on specific responder safety concerns during the third week of June.

This year’s campaign emphasizes the foundations of fire training to ensure the physical and mental health of firefighters and emergency responders.

Sweepstakes and participation details

Emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and promote the quiz in support of this year’s campaign.

Those who complete the quiz by June 19 at 11:59 p.m. ET will be entered into a sweepstakes.

Two hundred randomly selected participants will win a limited-edition challenge coin commemorating the 2024 theme.

The quiz can be accessed on the Safety Stand Down website.

During the Safety Stand Down week, fire departments across the country are asked to suspend non-emergency activities to focus on fire training fundamentals.

The entire week is dedicated to ensuring all shifts and personnel can participate.

Leading up to the event, fire service leaders and training officers can access resources and training materials on the campaign website.

New content and updates will be added in the coming weeks.

About the organising associations

The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide.

Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for members to exchange ideas and develop professionally.

The IAFC addresses various safety concerns, including firefighting, EMS, terrorism response, and hazardous materials spills.

The NVFC is a nonprofit membership association representing volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services.

It advocates for the interests of volunteers and provides critical tools, programs, and education for first responders nationwide.

The FDSOA, established in 1989, promotes safety standards and practices in fire, rescue, and emergency services.

It aims to help first responders achieve proficiency and safety, emphasizing the safety responsibilities of Safety Officers.

Additional associations involved

The IAFF represents over 344,000 professional firefighters, emergency medical workers, and rescue workers in the United States and Canada.

It has been instrumental in advancing fire and emergency services in the 21st century.

The NFPA, founded in 1896, is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating death, injury, and property loss due to fire and related hazards.

The NFPA develops consensus codes and standards, conducts research, and offers training and education.

NFPA codes and standards are available for free online.