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Dear Member:

The Take-5 Safety Drills were developed based on safety research and accident data. We welcome your department to use them as a training resource to help keep your greatest asset--your people--safe!

Please send us comments and suggestions; this will help us to enhance this valuable safety resource.

Stay Safe!

Take-5 Contributors

Jeff Griffin
Tammy Fitch
Paulette Oliver
Dave Campbell

Take-5 Supporters 

Western Fire Chiefs' Association
Oregon Fire Chiefs' Association
The Daily Dispatch

Take-5 Topics List
Safety Drill Topics


35th Set - Published 11/2009
D 91219 Instructor Multi-Tasking Is Too Risky
D 91219 Handout Multi Tasking Is Too Risky

D 91220 Instructor Vehicle Inspections Keep Us Moving
D 91220 Handout Vehicle Inspections Keep Us Moving

F 91219 Instructor Fatigue Should Be Addressed
F 91219 Handout Fatigue Should Be Addressed

PPE 91219 Instructor Your Life Support
PPE 91219 Handout Your Life Support

RM 91219 Instructor It is Your Call Residential Fire
RM 91219 Handout It is Your Call Residential Fire

RM 91221 Instructor It Is Your Call Winter Weather
RM 91221 Handout It is Your Call Winter Weather

RM 91222 Instructor It is Your Call Meth Labs
RM 91222 Handout It is Your Call Meth Labs

WL 91219 Instructor Wellness Safety is in Season All The Time
WL 91219 Handout Wellness Is In Season All The Time

34th Set - Published 09/2009

CR 9919 Instructor - Working Together Creates A Family
CR 9919 Handout - Working Together Creates A Family

D 9919 Instructor - Intersections Challenge Our Priorities
D 9919 Handout - Intersections Challlenge Our Priorities

D 9920 Instructor - We Are Our Brothers Keepers
D 9920 Handout - We Are Our Brothers Keepers

HA 9919 Instructor - Hear Attack The Mystery Has Been Solved
HA 9919 Handout - Heart Attack The Mystery Has Been Solved

RM 9919 Instructor - It Is Your Call Fire
RM 9919 Handout - It Is Your Call Fire

RM 9920 Instructor - Bridges Hold The Key
RM 9920 Handout - Bridges Hold The Key

WL 9919 Instructor - Annual Physicals Alert Us To Dangers
WL 9919 Handout - Annual Physicals Alert Us To Dangers

33rd Set - Published 08/2009

D 9819 Instructor - Intersections
D 9819 Handout - Intersections

HI 9819 Instructor - Ignoring Depression Does not Work
HI 9819 Handout - Ignoring Depression Does not Work

RM 9819 Instructor Its Your Call
RM 9819 Handout It is Your Call

RM 9820 Instructor - It is Your Call
RM 9820 Handout - It is Your Call

RM 9821 Instructor - Training Creates The Best
RM 9821 Handout - Training Creates The Best

SS 9819 Instructor - Strains
SS 9819 Handout - Strains

WL 9819 Instructor - Alcohol
WL 9819 Handout - Alcohol

WL 9820 Handout - Prostate Cancer
WL 9820 Instructor - Prostate Cancer


32nd Set - Published 07/2009
D 9719 Instructor - Off Road Exposures Create Challenges
D 9719 Handout - Off Road Exposures Create Challenges

D 9720 Instructor - Defensive Driving
D 9720 Handout - Defensive Driving

RM 9719 Instructor - Accidents Create Opportunities
RM 9719 Handout - Accidents Create Opportunites

RM 9720 Instructor - It Is Your Call
RM 9720 Handout - It Is Your Call

RM 9721 Instructor - It is Your Call Fire
RM 9721 Handout - It is Your Call Fire

RM 9722 Instructor - Falls
RM 9722 Handout - Falls

SS 9719 Instructor - Strains and Sprains Can be Prevented
SS 9719 Handout - Strains and Sprains Can be Prevented 

WL 9719 Instructor - Skin Cancer
WL 9719 Handout - Skin Cancer

31st Set - Published 06/2009

CR 9619 Instructor - Jokes Should Create Joy
CR 9619 Handout - Jokes Should Create Joy

D 9619 Instructor - Blow Outs Are Symptoms
D 9619 Handout - Blow Outs Are Symptoms

D 9620 Instructor - Proper Speed Saves Lives
D 9620 Handout - Proper Speed Saves Lives

D 9621 Instructor - Seat Belts Don't Be A Dummy Sign The Pledge
D 9621 Handout - Seat Belts Don't Be A Dummy Take The Pledge

HA 9619 Instructor - Heart Attack We Can Solve This Problem
HA 9619 Handout - Heart Attack We Can Solve This Problem

RM 9619 Instructor - Bridges Can Impact Your Safety
RM 9619 Handout - Bridges Can Impact Your Safety

RM 9620 Instructor - It is Your Call Fire
RM 9620 Handout - It is Your Call Fire

SS 9619 Instructor - Strains and Sprains There Are Tools To Reduce Them
SS 9619 Handout - Strains and Sprains There Are Tools To Reduce Them

30th Set - Published 05/2009

CS 9519 Instructor - Stress Kills
CS 9519 Handout - Stress Kills

D 9519 Instructor - Defensive Driving
D 9519 Handout - Defensive Driving

F 9519 Instructor - Fatigue Sleep Depravation is a Demon
F 9519 Handout - Fatigue Sleep Depravation is a Demon

PPE 9519 Instructor - Our Safety Depends Upon It
PPE 9519 Handout - Our Safety Depends Upon It

RM 9519 Instructor - Lets Break the Accident Chain
RM 9519 Handout - Lets Break the Accident Chain

RM 9520 Instructor - Safety Committees Are Like Gold
RM 9520 Handout - Safety Committee Are Like Gold

RM 9521 Instructor - Its Your call Electrical Contact
RM 9521 Handout - Its Your Call Electrical Dangers

29th Set - Published 04/2009

D 9319 Instructor - We Are not Ready Until We Buckle Up
D 9319 Handout - We Are not Ready Until We Buckle Up

D 9320 Instructor - Multi Tasking Does Cause Problems
D 9320 Handout - Multi Tasking Does Cause Problems

D 9321 Instructor - Vehicle Maintenance Is A Key To Safety
D 9321 Handout - Vehicle Maintenance Is A Key To Safety

RM 9320 Instructor - Training Should not Create Accidents
RM 9320 Handout - Training Should not Create Accidents

RM 9321 Instructor - Cold Weather It is Your Call
RM 9321 Handout - Cold Weather It is Your Call

RM 9322 Instructor - It is Your Call Natural Disaster
RM 9322 Handout - Natural Disasters It is Your Call

WL 9319 Instructor - Let us Practice Safety On and Off the Jobs
WL 9319 Handout - Let us Practice Safety On and Off the Job


28th Set - Published 03/2009

CR 9219 Instructor - Jokes Must Be Inclusive
CR 9219 Handout - Jokes Must Be Inclusive

D 9219 Instructor - Safe Backing Take Practice
D 9219 Handout - Safe Backing Takes Practice

HA 9219 Instructor - Heart Attacks Affect Us All
HA 9219 Handout - Heart Attacks Affect Us All

HI 9219 Instructor - Annual Physicals Are A Priority
HI 9219 Handout - Annual Physicals Are A Priority

RM 9219 Instructor - It is Your Call Gas Leak
RM 9219 Handout - It Is Your Call Gas Leak

RM 9220 Instructor - Falls Can Cost Lives
RM 9220 Handout - Falls Can Cost Lives

RM 9221 Instructor - Safety Inspections Are Important
RM 9221 Handout - Safety Inspections Are Important

RM 9222 Instructor - It Is Your Call Flood
RM 9222 Handout - It Is Your Call Flood

27th Set - Published 02/2009

CS 9119 Instructor - Stress Must Be Managed
CS 9119 Handout - Stress Must Be Managed

D 9119 Instructor - Vehicle Inspections Keep Us Safe
D 9119 Handout - Vehicle Inspections Keep Us Safe

F 9119 Instructor - Fatigue
F 9119 Handout - Fatigue

RM 9129 Instructor - Near Misses Must Be Evaluated
RM 9129 Handout - Near Misses Must Be Evaluated

RM 9139 Instructor - Ergonomics Part of The Safety Equation
RM 9139 Handout - Ergonomics Part of The Safety Equation

RM 9149 Instructor - It Is Your Call
RM 9149 Handout - It Is Your Call Fire

SS 9119 Instructor - Strains Winter Transport Create Issues
SS 9119 Handout - Strains Winter Transport Creates Issues

WL 9119 Instructor - Wellness Lets Get Started
WL 9119 Handout  - Wellness Lets Get Started


26th Set - Published 01/2009

D 9180 Instructor - Trains Always Win
D 9180 Handout  - Trains Always Win

D 9181 Instructor - Defensive Driving Always Pays
D 9181 Handout - Defensive Driving Always Pays

HA 9180 Instructor - Heart Attack No One Is Immune
HA 9180 Handout - Heart Attack No One Is Immune

RM 9180 Instructor - It is Your Call Electrical Hazards
RM 9180 Handout - It is Your Call Electrical Hazards

WL 9180 Instructor - Wellness You are In the Drivers Seat
WL 9180 Handout - Wellness You are In the Drivers Seat

WL 9181 Instructor - Wellness Prostate Cancer Can Be Beaten
WL 9181 Handout - Wellness Prostate Cancer Can Be Beaten

WL 9182 Instructor - Wellness Tis The Season To Be Safe
WL 9182 Handout - Wellness Tis The Season To Be Safe

WL 9183 Instructor - Wellness Depression Is A Serious Issue
WL 9183 Handout - Wellness Depression Is A Serious Issue

25th Set - Published 11/2008

CR 9170 Instructor - We All Deserve Respect
CR 9170 Handout - We All Deserve Respect

D 9170 Instructor - Seat Belts Make Sense
D 9170 Handout - Seat Belts Make Sense

D 9171 Instructor - High Speed Is Not Always The Best Option
D 9171 Handout - High Speed Is Not Always The Best Option

RM 9170 Instructor - Near Misses Create Learning Opportunities
RM 9170 Handout - Near Misses Create Learning Opportunities

RM 9171 Instructor - It Is Your Call Collapse
RM 9171 Handout - It is Your Call Collapse

RM 9172 Instructor - It Is Your Call Flood
RM 9172 Handout - It is Your Call Flood

SS 9170 Instructor - Strains We Must Work Safer
SS 9170 Handout - Strains We Must Work Safer


24th Set - Published 09/2008

D 9150 Instructor - Intersections
D 9150 Handout - Intersections

D 9151 Instructor - Multi-Tasking
D 9151 Handout - Multi-Tasking

D 9152 Instructor - Vehicle Inspections are Important
D 9152 Handout - Vehicle Inspections are Important

PPE 9150 Instructor - Face Piece Care
PPE 9150 Handout - Face Piece Care

RM 9150 Instructor - It is Your Call
RM 9150 Handout - It is Your Call

RM 9151 Instructor - It is Your Call
RM 9151 Handout - It is Your Call

RM 9153 Instructor - Training Is For Pros
RM 9153 Handout - Training Is For Pros

WL 9150 Instructor - Alcohol
WL 9150 Handout - Alcohol

23rd Set - Pulished 8/2008

D 9130 Instructor - Our Speed Tells a Story
D 9130 Handout - Our Speed Tells a Story

F 9130 Instructor - Fatigue
F 9130 Handout - Fatigue

RM 9130 Instructor - It is Your Call
RM 9130 Handout - It is Your Call

RM 9131 Instructor - It Is Your Call
RM 9131 Handout - It Is Your Call

RM 9132 Instructor - Let Us Get to the Root Cause
RM 9132 Handout - Let Us Get to the Root Cause

SS 9130 Instructor - Strains
SS 9130 Handout - Strains

WL 9130 Instructor - Off Duty Accidents
WL 9130 Handout - Off Duty Accidents

WL 9131 Instructor - Prostate Cancer
WL 9131 Handout - Prostate Cancer


22nd Set - Published 7/2008

CR 9120 Instructor - Jokes should Be Funny to Everyone
CR 9120 Handout - Jokes Should Be Funny To Everyone

D 9120 Instructor - Off Road
D 9120 Handout - Off Road

D 9121 Instructor - Safe Backing Takes Practice
D 9121 Handout - Backing Takes Practice

D 9122 Instructor - Seat Belts Are Vital
D 9122 Handout -Seat Belts Are Vital

D 9123 Instructor - Train Tracks 
D 9123 Handout - Train Wreck

RM 9120 Instructor - It Is Your Call Fire
RM 9120 Handout - It Is Your Call Fire

RM 9121 Instructor - It Is Your Call Fire
RM 9121 Handout - It Is Your Call Fire

WL 9120 Instructor - Walking Costs Nothing
WL 9120 Handout - Walking Costs Nothing


21st Set - Published 6/2008

BU 9110 Instructor - Burns
BU 9110 Handout - Burns

D 9110 Instructor - Intersections
D 9110 Handout - Intersections

HA 9110 Instructor - Heart Attack
HA 9110 Handout - Heart Attack

RM 9110 Instructor - Your Call Natural Disaster
RM 9110 Handout - Your Call Natural Disaster

RM 9111 Instructor - Your Call Gas Leak
RM 9111 Handout - Your Call Gas Leak

SS 9110 Instructor - Strains Transport
SS 9110 Handout - Strains Transport

WL 9110 Instructor - Skin Cancer
WL 9110 Handout - Skin Cancer

WL 9111 Instructor - Prostate Cancer
WL 9111 Handout - Prostate Cancer


20th Set - Published 5/2008

CR 9050 Instructor - Words Can Cause Harm
CR 9050 Handout - Words Can Cause Harm

D 9050 Instructor - Multi-tasking Can Create Issues
D 9050 Handout - Multi-tasking Can Create Issues

HA 9050 Instructor - Heart Attack
HA 9050 Handout - Heart Attack

HI 9050 Instructor - Annual Physicals
HI 9050 Handout - Annual Physicals

RM 9050 Instructor - Falls
RM 9050 Handout - Falls

RM 9052 Instructor - Industrial Fire Your Call
RM 9052 Handout - Industrial Fire Your Call

RM 9053 Instructor - Response
RM 9053 Handout - Response


19th Set - Published 03/2008

CS 9100 Instructor - Critical Stress
CS 9100 Handout - Critical Stress

RM 9101 Instructor - Safety Committee
RM 9101 Handout - Safety Committee

RM 9102 Instructor - Everyone Loses
RM 9102 Handout - Everyone Loses

RM 9103 Instructor - Your Call Electrical Contact
RM 9103 Handout - Your Call Electrical Contact

RM 9104 Instructor - Training Accidents
RM 9104 Handout - Training Accidents

RM 9105 Instructor - Your Call Major Fires
RM 9105 Handout - Your Call Major Fires

RM 9106 Instructor - Attitude Speaks
RM 9106 Handout - Attitude Speaks

WL 9100 Instructor - Off Duty Accidents
WL 9100 Handout - Off Duty Accidents


18th Set - Published 02/2008

D 9062 Instructor - Vehicle Inspections Save the Day
D 9062 Handout - Vehicle Inspections Save the Day

D 9160 Instructor - Driving Requires Full Attention
D 9160 Handout - Driving Requires Full Attention

D 9161 Instructor - Safe Backing Takes Practice
D 9161 Handout - Safe Backing Takes Practice

F 9060 Instructor - Fatigue Must Be Addressed
F 9060 Handout - Fatigue Must Be Addressed

HA 9060 Instructor - A Serous Matter
HA 9060 Handout - A Serious Matter

RM 9161 Instructor - It is Your Call Large Fire
RM 9161 Handout - It is Your Call Large Fire

SS 9060 Instructor - Strains Can Be Prevented
SS 9060 Handout - Strains Can be Prevented

WL 9060 Instructor - Prostate Cancer Demands Action
WL 9060 Handout - Prostate Cancer Demands Action

17th Set - Published 12/2007

CR 9090 Instructor - Jokes
CR 9090 Handout - Jokes

D 9090 Instructor - Defensive Driving
D 9090 Handout - Defensive Driving

F 9090 Instructor - Fatigue

HI 9090 Instructor - Annual Physicals
HI 9090 Handout - Annual Physicals

RM 9090 Instructor - Your call Major Fires
RM 9090 Handout - Major Fires

RM 9091 Instructor - Your Call Residential Fire
RM 9091 Handout - Your Call Residential Fire

WL 9090 Instructor - Off Duty Accidents
WL 9090 Handout - Off Duty Accidents

16th Set - Published 11/2007

D 9070 Instructor - Speed Conditions
D 9070 Handout - Speed Adjustment

D 9071 Instructor - Vehicle Maintenance
D 9071 Handout - Inspections Are Critical

HA 9070 Instructor
HA 9070 Handout

RM 9070 Instructor - Training Accidents
RM 9070 Handout - Training Accidents

RM 9071 Instructor - Your Call Winter Weather
RM 9071 Handout - Major Accident

RM 9072 Instructor - Your Call
RM 9072 Handout - Your Call

SS 9070 Instructor - Strains Winter Transport
SS 9070 Handout - Strains Winter Transport


15th Set - Published 10/2007

D 9010 Instructor - Seat Belts
D 9010 Handout - Seat Belt

D 9020 Instructor - Train Tracks
D 9020 Handout - Train Tracks

RM 9011 Instructor - Near Miss
RM 9011 Handout - Near Miss

RM 9012 Instructor -Your Call
RM 9012 Handout - Your Call

RM 9013 Instructor - Your Call
RM 9013 Handout - Your Call

WL 9010 Instructor - Health
WL 9010 Handout -Health

WL 9020 Instructor - Get on the Right Track
WL 9020 Handout - Get on the Right Track

14th Set - Published 09/2007

CR 9000 Instructor - Jokes
CR 9000 Handout - Jokes

D 9000 Instructor - Intersections
D 9000 Handout - Intersections

D 9001 Instructor - Speed
D 9001 Handout - Speed

F 9000 Instructor - Fatigue
F 9000 Handout - Fatigue

RM 9000 Instructor - Its Your Call
RM 9000 Handout - Its Your Call

RM 9001 Instructor - Its Your Call
RM 9001 Handout - Its Your Call

SS 9000 Instructor Strains
SS 9000 Handout - Strains

WL 9000 Instructor - Alcohol
WL 9000 Handout - Alcohol


13th Set - Published 08/2007

D 8002 Instructor - Seat Belts
D 8002 Handout - Seat Belts

D 8004 Instructor - Backing
D 8004 Handout - Backing

D 8005 Instructor - Defensive Driving
D 8005 Handout - Defensive Driving

RM 8000 Instructor - It Is Your Call Fire
RM 8000 Handout - Fire Your Call

RM 8001 Instructor - Your Call Fire
RM 8001 Handout - Your Call Fire 

RM 8002 Instructor - Bridge
RM 8002 Handout - Bridge

WL 8000 Instructor - Annual Physicals
WL 8000 Handout - Annual Physicals

WL 8001 Instructor - Off Duty Accidents
WL 8001 Handout - Off Duty Accidents

12th Set - Published 07/2007

D 6000 Instructor - Off Road
D 6000 Handout - Off Road

F 6000 Instructor - Fatigue
F 6000 Handout - Fatigue

RM 6002 Instructor - Your call
RM 6002 Handout - Your call

RM 6001 Instructor - Your call
RM 6001 Handout - Your call

SS 6000 Instructor - Strains
SS 6000 Handout - Strains

WL 6000 Instructor - Off Duty Accidents
WL 6000 Handout - Off Duty Accidents



11th Set - Published 06/2007

CR 5000 Instructor -Mutual Respect
CR-5000 Handout - Mutual Respect

D 91 Instructor Speed Remains an Issue
D 91 Handout Speed Remains an Issue

D 5000 Instructor - Safe Backing
D 5000 Handout - Safe Backing

D 5001 Handout Speed Remains an Issue

RM 5000 Instructor Safety Committee
RM 5000 Handout Safety Committee

RM 5001 Instructor Fire
RM 5001 Handout Fire.

RM 5002 Instructor Flood
RM 5002 Handout Flood

WL 5000 Handout - Annual Physicals


10th Set - Published 05/10/07
D 4000 Instructor - Seat belts
D 4000 Handout - Seat belts

D 4001 Instructor - Vehicle Inspections
D 4001 Handout - Vehicle Inspections

RM 4000 Instructor - Gas Leak
RM 4000 Handout - Gas Leak

RM 4001 Instructor - Falls
RM 4001 Handout - Falls 

RM 4002 Instructor - Fire
RM 4002 Handout - Fire

WL4000 Instructor - Skin Cancer
WL4000 Handout - Skin Cancer

WL4001 Instructor - Blood Pressure 
WL4001 Handout - Blood Pressure


9th Set - Published 03/28/07
CR 3000 Instructor - Comments
CR 3000 Handout - Comments

RM 3000 Instructor - Natural Disaster
RM 3000 Handout - Natural Disaster

RM 3001 Instructor - Collapse
RM 3001 Handout - Collapse

RM 3002 Instructor - Fire
RM 3002 Handout - Fire

RM 3003 Instructor - Attitude
RM 3003 Handout - Attitude

SS 3000 Instructor - Strains
SS 3000 Handout - Strains

WL 3000 Instructor - Off Duty Accidents
WL 3000 Handout - Off Duty Accidents


8th Set - Published 02/28/07
D 2000 Instructor - Intersections
D 2000 Handout - Intersections

D 2001 Instructor - Seatbelts
D 2001 Handout - Seatbelts

D 2004 Instructor - Defensive Driving
D 2004 Handout - Defensive Driving

HA 2000 Instructor - Heart Attack
HA 2000 Handout - Heart Attack

RM 2000 Instructor - Cold Weather
RM 2000 Handout - Cold Weather

RM 2001 Instructor - Large Fire
RM 2001 Handout - Lare Fire

RM 2002 Instructor - It is Your Call 
RM 2002 Handout - It is Your Call


7th Set - Published 01/31/07
D 1001 Instructor - Safe Backing
D 1001 Handout - Safe Backing

D 1002 Instructor - Speed for Conditions
D 1002 Handout - Speed for Conditions

D 1005 Instructor - Multi-tasking
D 1005 Handout - Multi-tasking

RM 1000 Instructor - Large Fire
RM 1000 Handout - Large Fire

RM 1003 Instructor - Major Accident Your Call
RM 1003 Handout - Major Accident Your Call

RM 1005 Instructor Blame Game
RM 1005 Handout Blame Game

RM 1006 Instructor - Safety Committee
RM 1006 Handout - Safety Committee

SS 1000 Instructor - Strains Winter Transport
SS 1000 Handout - Strains Winter Transport


6th Set - Published 12/28/06
B 200 Instructor - Burn Gloves
B 200 Handout - Burn Gloves

D 202 Instructor - Defensive Driving
D 202 Handout - Defensive Driving

D 203 Instructor - Seat Belts
D 203 Handout - Seat Belts

HA 8 Instructor - Heed Warning
HA 8 Handout - Heed Warning

PPE 30 Instructor - Face Piece Care
PPE 30 Handout - Face Piece Care

RM 200 Instructor - It's Your Call: Residential Fire
RM 200 Handout - It's Your Call: Residential Fire

RM 201 Instructor - It's Your Call: Vehicle Fires
RM 201 Handout - It's Your Call: Vehicle Fires 


5th Set - Published 11/16/06
D 91 Instructor - Speed Remains an Issue 
D 91 Handout - Speed Remains an Issue

F 3 Instructor - Fatigue Causes Mistakes
F 3 Handout - Fatigue Causes Mistakes

RM 101 Handout - Safety Committee

RM 20 Instructor - It's Your Call: Industrial Fire
RM 20 Handout - It's Your Call: Indusrial Fire

RM 21 Instructor - It's Your Call: Electrical Contact Dangers
RM 21 Handout - It's Your Call: Electrical Contact Dangers

S 22 Instructor - Strains Transport
S 22 Handout - Strains Transport

WL 3 Instructor - Off Duty Accidents
WL 3 Handout - Off Duty Accidents

WL 4 Instructor - Prostate Cancer
WL 4 Handout - Prostate Cancer


4th Set  - Published 10/5/06
CR 8 Handout - Jokes
CR 8 Instructor - Jokes 

D 19 Handout - Safe Backing
D 19 Instructor - Safe Backing

D 80 Handout - Speed for Conditions
D 80 Instructor - Speed for Conditions

HI 18 Handout - Annual Physicals
HI 18 Instructor - Annual Physicals

RM 33 Handout - Major Fires
RM 33 Instructor - Major Fires