Brian Brecheisen, an MBA graduate of Indiana University, has been working as an engineer for more than 15 years. First serving as a field service engineer for Balemaster, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin resident most recently held the title of operation project engineer with Charter Steel. Active in the professional community, Brian Brecheisen belongs to a variety of organizations, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
In December 2021, NFPA released its US Needs Assessment report. Published every five years since 2001, this report highlights the needs of fire departments in the United States. Data comes from a survey given to most fire departments in the country that asks questions relating to everything from staffing and training needs to equipment matters. According to the 2021 report, some fire departments' needs did decline during the previous five years. However, others either stayed the same or increased. Such needs included challenges relating to certification for structural firefighters, aging facilities, and a lack of safety programs for the fire department. This draws attention to the fact that while many fire departments are expanding their responsibilities, they are often not receiving the resources necessary for this increased work. The 2021 report also pointed out specific challenges related to maintaining firefighters' physical and mental health. Nearly three-quarters of the departments surveyed did not have fitness and health programs in place for their firefighters. About the same percentage did not have programs addressing behavioral health concerns. Of the quarter of the departments that do have such programs, 90 percent offer PTSD support.
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