ESO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Ambulance Patient Offload Time (APOT) is a new metric introduced in the 2024 ESO EMS Index that measures the duration from when an ambulance arrives at the hospital to the transfer of patient care to hospital personnel. They not only add friction to the patient care continuum, but they also tax already limited EMS and hospital resources.

MIH 59

MIH NFPA Ambulance EMS 59

NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The 2024 recipients are: Stephen Austin, Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Lincoln Financial Group; Chief John Swan Sr., Learn more about the 2024 NVFC award winners below. The post NVFC Announces Recipients of the 2024 Fire Service Achievement Awards appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council. Chief James P.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter Emergency Medical Technician NFPA First Responder 111

NVFC

AUGUST 13, 2024

By Mike Simpson This article is reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong. Utility-scale battery energy storage is often referred to as the bridge between a reliable power grid and building a clean energy future. Fortunately, fire incidents at energy storage facilities are rare and remain isolated.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter NFPA Emergency Response OR 105

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In 2024, another 13 departments will be awarded four sets of gear and four helmets each. The department only has two sets of gear that are NFPA compliant. Now in its 13th year, the giveaway program has awarded 715 sets of gear and 260 helmets to 160 volunteer fire departments.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter NFPA First Responder Emergency Management 105