Safety Education Materials
These Resources, such as posters, handouts, and charts can be used in your educational campaigns. Both resources for public education and for education of other responders are included below.
Best Practices for Backing Fire Apparatus and Ambulances
This guideline outlines proper safety practices to be used when backing fire department and EMS vehicles and maneuvering in close-quarters situations.
Upload Date: 1/25/2018
Best Practices for Backing Fire Apparatus and Ambulances Video
This video defines the important points in a backing up SOP, demonstrates a recommended backing up procedure using a spotter, and reinforces the importance of training on and enforcing the backing up SOP.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018
Best Practices to Minimize Injuries and Deaths While Using a POV for Responses
To prevent injuries and deaths resulting from accidents involving POV responses.
Upload Date: 9/14/2015
Connecticut Traffic Incident Scene Management Field Guide
Developed by the Capitol Region Council of Governments Greater Hartford Traffic Incident Management (TIM) Coalition, this field guide provides guidance for traffic incident scene management for emergency response organizations. Includes TIM and responder safety basic principles, guidelines for deploying traffic control devices, recommended TIM procedures, and practical diagrams of traffic control applications like vehicle classification, stopping distances, and traffic incident management area setups for different roadway configurations.
Upload Date: 10/21/2021
Distracted Driving “No More Excuses” PSA 1
One-minute distracted driving PSA featuring Joel Feldman, the founder of EndDD.org whose daughter, Casey, was killed when a distracted driver hit her in a crosswalk.
Upload Date: 5/8/2023
Distracted Driving “No More Excuses” PSA 2
One-minute distracted driving PSA featuring Joel Feldman, the founder of EndDD.org whose daughter, Casey, was killed when a distracted driver hit her in a crosswalk.
Upload Date: 5/8/2023
Distracted Driving Awareness Poster
A poster of safe driving and anti-distracted driving messages for public education.
Upload Date: 4/4/2022
Erie County Sobriety Checkpoint Planning Worksheet
Erie County Sobriety Checkpoint Planning Worksheet
Upload Date: 6/26/2019
Erie County Sobriety Checkpoint Traffic Control Zone Set-Up & Safety Worksheet
Erie County Sobriety Checkpoint Traffic Control Zone Set-Up & Safety Worksheet
Upload Date: 6/26/2019
Example Suggested Traffic Control Professional Equipment List from the Adams Area Fire District
This document is a recommended example of a traffic control professional equipment list. It was provided by the Adams Area Fire District.
Upload Date: 12/21/2012
Hardening Blocking Vehicles for Traffic Incidents and Planned Special Events
This report summarizes a workshop convened during the 2018 National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week on how to harden blocking vehicles to protect responders and the public.
Upload Date: 7/25/2024
Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Safe Standoff Distance Cheat Sheet
This reference card lists the safe standoff distances for different improvised explosive devices, vehicles potentially carrying explosives and/or improvised explosive devices, and LPG tank sizes.
Upload Date: 5/7/2008
In Our Boots PSA: Generic 2021 Stats
Description: Thirty-second slow down, move over PSA showing what it’s like to operate on the roadway next to high speed traffic, highlighting emergency responder struck-by LODD statistics in 2021 combined with slow down move over and anti-distracted driving messages.
Upload Date: 3/4/2022
In Our Boots PSA: Mike Cox
One-minute slow down, move over PSA featuring Mike Cox, a firefighter who survived being struck in the 1998 Pennsylvania Turnpike Incident involving the Lionville Fire Department.
Upload Date: 2/23/2022
In Our Boots PSA: Steve Senn
Description: One-minute slow down, move over PSA featuring Steve Senn, an assistant fire chief who survived being struck in the 1998 Pennsylvania Turnpike Incident involving the Lionville Fire Department.
Upload Date: 2/23/2022
Law Enforcement Stops & Safety Subcommittee: Staff Study 2004.
This 2004 Staff Study Report documents the work to date of the Law Enforcement Stops and Safety Subcommittee. It includes technology, practices, and research related to improving officer safety and preventing police vehicle crashes. Recommendations are included at the end of each section of the re¬port as benchmarks against which to measure future successes to improve the safety of police vehicles, highway environment and design, and traffic stop practices.
Upload Date: 12/21/2012
Minor Accidents and Move it/Fender Bender Laws
A customizable media advisory template to help PIOs and public educators get the word out about Move It/Fender Bender Laws.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018
Move It PSA
The US Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration are addressing the problem of secondary accidents and congestion on the highways caused by minor accidents. This PSA produced by Stonehouse Media Incorporated® for the CVVFA/Emergency Responder Safety Institute with funding from the Federal Highway Administration teaches drivers to stay in their vehicles and move their car off the road to safety if no one is seriously injured and your car is drivable. "Move it"
Upload Date: 11/15/2016
Move Over Slow Down Media Advisory
A customizable media advisory template to help PIOs and public educators get the word out about Move Over Laws.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018
Move Over. It’s the Law. Factsheet
Move Over laws factsheet Q&A. Courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Upload Date: 3/24/2022
National Census of Fatal Occupation Injuries in 2005
This report summarizes the data on fatal occupational injuries in the year 2005, covering all occupational groups. Fatal highway accidents were the most frequent type of fatal workplace event. Data is broken down in several ways, including by type of incident, by industry, by occupation, by demographics, and by State. Multiple full data tables are presented.
Upload Date: 12/21/2012
National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program (NLERSP) Information
This document explains opportunities available from the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program (NLERSP), which provides no-cost training, technical assistance, and resources to local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies with the goal of reducing the number of officers injured and killed on the nation’s roadways. Further information is available at LEOroadwaysafety.org.
Upload Date: 3/22/2023
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week: Distracted Driving
A public education poster to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving, particularly to emergency responders working on the roadway, and promote safe driving behaviors to avoid distraction.
Upload Date: 10/28/2020
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week: DOT and Safety Service Patrols
A poster to raise awareness among department members about critical safety practices when operating at a roadway incident.
Upload Date: 10/28/2020
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week: EMS
A poster to raise awareness among department members about critical safety practices when operating at a roadway incident.
Upload Date: 10/28/2020
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week: Fire Service
A poster to raise awareness among department members about critical safety practices when operating at a roadway incident.
Upload Date: 10/28/2020
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week: Law Enforcement
A poster to raise awareness among department members about critical safety practices when operating at a roadway incident.
Upload Date: 10/28/2020
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week: Towing & Recovery
A poster to raise awareness among department members about critical safety practices when operating at a roadway incident.
Upload Date: 10/28/2020
PIO & Public Educator Engagement Infographic
This infographic displays some of the highest-impact facts and statistics about roadway incident safety. Unfortunately, we don't have all the statistics we would like, but many entities continue to work on sharpening the picture of the risks first responders and the public face at emergency scenes on the roadway.
Upload Date: 4/28/2022
PIO & Public Educator Engagement Press Package
This press package on safe driving practices when passing emergency scenes for PIOs and public educators to use for public education includes a backgrounder on safe driving practices, an infographic, a push card, sample media advisories, and sample media contact emails.
Upload Date: 4/28/2022
PIO & Public Educator Engagement Pushcard
This push card, sponsored by ResponderSafety.com, contains important safety messages for the public about what actions to take when approaching and passing an emergency scene on the roadway. The push card is appropriate for distribution at rest areas, service plazas, community events, community presentations, driver education schools, motor vehicle bureaus, and other driver information distribution opportunities.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018
Protecting Emergency Responders from Moving Vehicles During Wildfire Responses (Project Report)
This Emergency Responder Safety Institute report summarizes research and subject matter expert input into how to develop a training approach that improves wildfire
Upload Date: 10/18/2024
Responder Safety Learning Network Programs Supporting JPRs in NFPA 1500: Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness Program (2018 Ed.)
Following each JPR in this standard that is related to emergency responders working on the roadway, you will find a list of ResponderSafety Learning Network modules whose content supports that JPR.
Upload Date: 4/20/2020
Roadside Safety is No Accident Safety Information Poster
This poster, suitable for EMS and fire departments to hang in their stations, reinforces safety practices when operating on the roadway.
Upload Date: 5/7/2008
Roadway Incident Cue Card for Wildfire Responses 1: Implementing a Traffic Incident Management Area at Wildfires
A visual aid to use during wildfire response to remember “must do” safety actions when responders are operating on foot near moving vehicles.
Upload Date: 10/18/2024
Roadway Incident Cue Card for Wildfire Responses 2: Essential Actions for Roadway Incidents or Operational Along Roadways
A visual aid to use during wildfire response to assist in setting up a traffic incident management area (TIMA) when wildfires or wildfire operations impact roadways.
Upload Date: 10/18/2024
Roadway Safety Short: Traffic Incident Management at Wildfires (Short Video)
A short training video reinforcing key traffic incident management practices decrease to decrease responders’ risk of being struck by vehicles at wildfires.
Upload Date: 11/19/2024
Safe Driving Pledge
A written pledge for drivers to sign that commits them to avoid emergency scenes, move over and slow down, leave their phone alone, stay alert, follow traffic control instructions, and refrain from “D” driving.
Upload Date: 4/4/2022
Sarah’s Story
The Monroe County Intermediate School District (Michigan) in collaboration with the 1st District Court of Monroe, MI produced this public service video describing the experience of a struck by incident from the perspective of a teen driver who hit an emergency responder. Sarah’s Story was produced in 2005 and its content reflects Michigan traffic laws at that time.
Upload Date: 11/12/2021
Slow Down Move Over PSA
This video is a 30 second public service announcement encouraging the public to slow down and move over when they see responders working on the roadway. The format available here is WMV for PC. For other versions, including QuickTime for Mac, please visit the "Slow Down Move Over" PSA page: http://www.respondersafety.com/SDMO.aspx
Upload Date: 12/21/2012
Slow Down Move Over: A. J. Terranova
Thirty-second Slow Down, Move Over PSA featuring A. J. Terranova, Firefighter, Bald Hills Fire District #17.
Upload Date: 6/23/2023
Slow Down Move Over: Amy Hanifan
Thirty-second Slow Down, Move Over PSA featuring Amy Hanifan, President of Women In Fire.
Upload Date: 6/23/2023
Slow Down Move Over: Diana McMaster
Thirty-second Slow Down, Move Over PSA featuring Diana McMaster, Fire Commissioner, Bald Hills Fire District #17.
Upload Date: 6/23/2023
Slow Down Move Over: Dr. Candice McDonald
Thirty-second Slow Down, Move Over PSA featuring Dr. Candice McDonald, President, Cumberland Valley Volunteer Fireman’s Association and Deputy CEO, National Volunteer Fire Council.
Upload Date: 6/23/2023
Slow Down Move Over: Nick Vankirk
Thirty-second Slow Down, Move Over PSA featuring Nick Vankirk, Firefighter, South Bay Volunteer Fire District #8.
Upload Date: 6/23/2023
Slow Down Move Over: T. J. Nedrow
Thirty-second Slow Down, Move Over PSA featuring T. J. Nedrow, Washington Director, National Volunteer Fire Council.
Upload Date: 6/23/2023
Social Media PSA Leave Your Phone Alone
A short video Public Service Announcement on distracted driving meant to be shared on social media.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018
Social Media PSA Move It
A short video Public Service Announcement on Move It Laws meant to be shared on social media.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018
Social Media PSA Move Over Slow Down
A short video Public Service Announcement on Move Over Laws meant to be shared on social media.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018
Struck-By Survivor Stories Video
What happens after an emergency responder is struck by a vehicle? Five emergency responders changed forever by a struck by experience tell their stories.
Upload Date: 7/6/2022
Suggested Traffic Control Professional Equipment List
This document is a list of recommended equipment for a traffic control professional.
Upload Date: 12/21/2012
The Past, Present, and Future of Responder Safety at Roadway Incidents
This paper summarizes the proceedings of a workshop convened by the Emergency Responder Safety Institute during the 2018 National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week to envision the future of roadway incident response safety and traffic incident management and as a Twenty Year Review of the original 1999 White Paper "Protecting Emergency Responders on the Highway".
Upload Date: 4/17/2019
Towing and Recovery Association of America Vehicle Identification Guide
This reference card illustrates the different classes of vehicles and lists the needed vehicle details to ensure that communications with a towing and recovery company are accurate and thus the correct tow truck type is dispatched for the vehicle needing assistance.
Upload Date: 5/7/2008
Traffic Incident Management at Wildfires: Part 1 (PowerPoint Presentation)
A training presentation to accompany the report Protecting Emergency Responders from Moving Vehicles During Wildfire Responses to teach contributing factors to wildfire traffic-related incidents, key safety considerations, avoidance and mitigation actions, recommended responder actions, and incident command.
Upload Date: 10/18/2024
Traffic Incident Management at Wildfires: Part 2 (PowerPoint Presentation)
A training presentation to accompany the report Protecting Emergency Responders from Moving Vehicles During Wildfire Responses to teach traffic incident management practices for safe, efficient operations, including pre-planning, advance warning, visibility, blocking, backing up, and evacuation.
Upload Date: 10/18/2024
Traffic Incident Management in the Wildland-Urban Interface Training Program
This zip file contains all training materials for the Emergency Responder Safety Institute’s Traffic Incident Management in the Wildland-Urban Interface Training Program.
Upload Date: 11/19/2024
Train the Trainer: How to Give Effective Distracted Driving Presentations Webinar
This “How to Give Effective Distracted Driving Presentations” webinar from ResponderSafety.com and EndDD.org, delivered by Joel Feldman, covers strategies for addressing the distracted driving problem, how to talk to students about the risks of distracted driving, and how to craft distracted driving public education programs to reach the wider community. The webinar pays particular attention to the high school level because young adult and teen drivers are at increased risk.
Upload Date: 5/20/2022
Vehicle Marking and Technology for Increased Highway Visibility: A Reference Guide for Decision-Makers
This resource guide provides visual examples of high-visibility marking schemes applied to the rear and sides of a variety of vehicles, including automobiles, pickup trucks, utility truck vehicles, SUVs, vans, box-type trucks, and large service vehicles. This is the handicapped accessible version of the PDF format of this document.
Upload Date: 1/16/2013
Vehicle Marking and Technology for Increased Highway Visibility: A Reference Guide for Decision-Makers
This resource guide provides visual examples of high-visibility marking schemes applied to the rear and sides of a variety of vehicles, including automobiles, pickup trucks, utility truck vehicles, SUVs, vans, box-type trucks, and large service vehicles.
Upload Date: 1/16/2013
Visitors Center Loop
This video loop is meant to be used at Visitors Centers. It contains PSAs for: Slow Down Move Over, It’s No Picnic Out Here, Move It, and Leave Your Phone Alone.
Upload Date: 8/6/2018
What To Do When Approaching an Emergency Scene on the Roadway
A customizable media advisory template to help PIOs and public educators get the word out about what to do when approaching an emergency scene on the roadway.
Upload Date: 7/17/2018