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Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role first responder families play in career decisions
Fire Chief (ret.) Craig Daugherty recalled the day he responded to shots fired at the high school where his 15-year-old daughter was in lockdown
AAA, IAFC, IAFF and NAEMT write to Secretary Pete Buttigieg to restore production levels
Chief Gary Ludwig makes plea for fire, EMS personnel to be allowed to safely complete their jobs
IAFC identifies fire and EMS connections in the bill, calls for support of the latest coronavirus aid package
The association plans to use the results to help advocate for funding to help departments maintain operations
President Gary Ludwig says CARES Act does not fully address needs of first responders on the front lines
The presidents of the AAA, IAFC and NAEMT closed ranks to advocate for EMS needs, and to take them to the national spotlight
Industry association websites, webinars and resources offer training, procedures and advocacy for their members who are on the frontline pandemic response
As government and health officials caution large gatherings, conference leaders are heeding the warnings
The task force will share ways fire departments can protect their members while continuing to serve their communities
Lawmakers have proposed a bill that will prevent the FCC from auctioning off the band of spectrum used by first responders across the country
Agencies are encouraged to suspend non-emergency activities for a week to focus training and education on roadway hazards
Chief Norris Croom highlights the need to plan and train for when to stage, when to enter the hot zone and when to retreat
The Search & Rescue Data Collector Tool allows first responders to capture real-time information, enabling command leadership to see where resources are needed
The alert encourages personnel to postpone non-emergency tasks and focus on safety and survival training, as well as the loss of fellow first responders
The organization released a statement saying they disagree with IAFF’s belief that the method is inappropriate for the leaders they represent
The organization is asking fire service leaders not to sign on to the American Ambulance Association’s newly proposed cost reporting system
The organization reminded fire departments to be “disciplined” in their response and “ready and available to local communities”
Bruce Moeller offers strategies for tackling the aging population, dubbed the “silver tsunami,” at Fire-Rescue Med 2018
The three organizations are working together to offer free training during National EMS Week
IAFC, Esri and the Intermedix Preparedness Division are teaming up to build the new software that better tracks emergency resources when mutual aid is required
Chief Porter R. Welch shares factors to consider before and while implementing a MIH-CP program
The IAFC will continue to offer essential training for volunteer and remote responders to ensure they can manage rail incidents effectively
The partnership aims to reinforce the use of a smartphone app to connect nearby CPR-trained citizens and off-duty responders with people in cardiac arrest
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers discuss the magnitude of the epidemic and the challenges it presents for the fire and EMS service
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one
Fire Chief Gary Ludwig will discuss the critical role fire departments play in the fast-changing health care system at Fire-Rescue Med conference in May
The funding will support wildfire awareness and preparedness
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Local partnerships and community support are the keys to success for Lake Havasu City (Ariz.) Fire Department’s program focusing on reducing patient readmission rates
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
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