Firefighter Anthony De Benedictis details his personal project, The Firefighter Rescue Survey, where he collected information from public sources to analyze rescue trends within the province. He emphasizes the importance of this data for improving training and operations. The conversation highlights the challenges and potential benefits of collecting and utilizing rescue statistics to enhance firefighter preparedness and public safety.
Anthony is a career firefighter in Ontario working in a mid-sized suburban department in the GTA. He is an instructor at a local career college teaching NFPA 1001 skills and runs Firefighter Rescues Ontario (FFRO), which is a research and education platform dedicated to highlighting rescues made throughout the province to build awareness and education for the last line of defence. If you are interested in learning more or hosting training based on this data, contact Anthony at FFRescuesOntario@gmail.com or on Instagram @ffrescuesontario |
