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APOT: Why It Matters and How To Cut Down on It

ESO

The data in the 2024 EMS Index shows that nearly 88% of all patient transfers documented had an offload time of 20 minutes or less, which fell within NFPA guidelines. Due to this, the 2024 EMS Index set out to use data to measure the ir frequenc y and seek out solutions for lowering wall times. Does your department stack up?

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The Importance of Accurate Property Loss Reporting

ESO

While that is a staggering difference, there’s an opportunity for improvement in documentation, especially considering that 18% of property loss and 27% of content loss were recorded indicating “null” or “zero.” Why recording loss is so important Assessing the full impact of fire devastation can help departments in a variety of ways.

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Timing Isn’t Everything: Key Factors for Fire Response

ESO

Research from ESO , based on data from more than 31,000 personnel across 581 agencies , shows that: Only 8% of firefighters documented fire-related exposure, but 82% of those performed at least one on-scene decontamination procedure. The median travel time for fire calls was 4 minutes , meeting the NFPA standard.

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Why is The Job Different?

The Overrun

EMS Lieutenants make $68,000, according to official documents by the city (@NYCEMSWatch), FDNY Lieutenants make $84,414/year, and NYPD makes $107,830. Discrimination and misogyny have been well-documented in the public safety professions, and New York City is no different; just a lot bigger.