Resolution No. 38 – Fire Fighter William Elliott Aerial Ladder Safety Standard

Resolution No. 38
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT: Health & Safety
Re: Fire Fighter William Elliott Aerial Ladder Safety Standard – Adopted

1	Whereas, firefighting and aerial operation are
2	inherently dangerous; and
3	Whereas, the occupation of firefighting has no
4	standard, as compared to other occupations, for
5	worker safety when climbing and working from an
6	elevated height; and
7	Whereas, fire fighter William Elliott tragically
8	fell from over 90 feet to his death during a training
9	evolution and no cause medical or otherwise could be
10	determined; and
11	Whereas, fire fighter William Elliott’s death
12	could have been prevented by the use of a fall
13	protection system; and
14	Whereas, the International Association of Fire
15	Fighters and state associations have significant
16	influence in the development and implementation of
17	aerial apparatus standards and workplace safety
18	improvements; and
19	Whereas, apparatus manufacturers, NFPA,
20	NIOSH, and OSHA have tremendous engineering
21	and technical expertise capable of designing and
22	requiring the incorporation of useful, reliable fall
23	protection systems that would not interfere with
24	emergency lifesaving rescue; and
25	WHEREAS, the Florida Professional Firefighters
26	passed a resolution in 2013 in honor of Fire fighter
27	William Elliott; therefore be it
28	Resolved, That the IAFF work with apparatus
29	manufacturers, NFPA, NIOSH, OSHA, and all other
30	stakeholders to develop equipment and standards that
31	will not interfere with emergency rescue but will
32	increase the safety of the brave men and women of
33	the fire service.

Submitted by: Florida Professional Firefighters
Cost Estimate: None

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