EHS Today published a great article about an often underutilized resource: your local fire department.
Some of our member companies even have employees who serve on local fire departments, so that's an even closer link to use to your advantage.
Having the local fire team be familiar with your layout, any particular hazards such as batteries or chemicals on site, and your emergency response plan can be invaluable.
Taking the time to build that relationship can help to avert emergencies or speed up communication in the event of an emergency.
