NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, launched a new hazmat train-the-trainer program, Partners in Training (PIT) Crew, in early 2023. This program provided in-person courses to hundreds of first responders across the country in its first year.

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First Responder Firefighter Emergency Response EMS 119

This Podcast Will Kill You

JANUARY 30, 2024

Raise your hand if you or someone you know has had their tonsils removed. If your hand is sky-high, there’s a pretty good chance that you (or that person you know) are from the US and were born before 1980. Of course, maybe that’s not the case, but tonsillectomies certainly fit in the category of 20th century fads, along with Tamagotchis and the Atkins diet.

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OR 98

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

As we begin a new year, now is a great time for your department to show its commitment to the health and well-being of your members. The NVFC is recognizing departments that are taking the steps needed to create a psychologically healthy fire department. This means focusing on areas relating to member involvement, health and safety, member growth and development, work-life balance, member recognition, and effective communication.

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EMCrit Project

JANUARY 30, 2024

Polypharmacy is technically defined as taking five or more medications on a daily basis. Polypharmacy is increasingly becoming the norm among adults, due to several factors (an aging population, increasing numbers of medical problems, and increasingly complex regimens available to treat chronic disorders such as heart failure). Indeed, the term “polypharmacy” is arguably antiquated now […] EMCrit Project by Josh Farkas.

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ICU OR 97

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community According to the 2020 U.S. Census , about 25 percent of the United States population is aged 65 years or older. It’s critical that fire and EMS departments take this large population into consideration when planning fire and life safety community education – and recruitment and retention initiatives.

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NFPA OR EMS 98

Life in the Fastlane

JANUARY 30, 2024

Chris Nickson Critical Care Reviews… Down Under! Expressions of interest are open to attend the "Critical Care Reviews Down Under" meeting in Melbourne, December 10th & 11th 2024.

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Critical Care 95

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

Join the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) to get the most out of all the NVFC has to offer. In addition to groundbreaking programs, educational opportunities, advocacy, and resources, the NVFC offers members an array of benefits that can help you be at your best. These include: All courses free in the NVFC Virtual Classroom Access to the Volunteer Voices online community for friendly conversation, idea-sharing, and networking with fellow NVFC members A $10,000 AD&D insurance policy The

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First Responder OR 64

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

FireRescue1 has launched its annual What Firefighters Want survey with a focus on fire department leadership. The survey will be used to develop a state-of-the-industry report to be released in July 2024. This year’s theme specifically focuses on strengthening fire department leadership at all levels and how firefighters are taking ownership of their career development even with a perceived lack of leadership at their agency.

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Firefighter 52

ACEP Now

JANUARY 30, 2024

ACEP Leaders Meet with DOJ Antitrust Department ACEP President Aisha T. Terry, MD, MPH, FACEP, ACEP Executive Director & CEO Susan Sedory, MA, CAE, and Senior Vice President of Advocacy & Practice Affairs Laura Wooster met in December with Jonathan Kanter, the United States Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust and with other key Department of Justice staff to discuss the growing negative impact of insurer consolidation on emergency physicians and the patients who trust us with their

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ED EMS OR 52

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

The NVFC’s Annual Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom on March 13, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET. This meeting is open to all state, individual, and corporate members of the NVFC. Attendees will hear reports on the NVFC’s business and financial operations. State member representatives may vote on matters raised at the meeting. Register. The post NVFC Members: Register for the NVFC Annual Membership Meeting appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

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NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and you can answer the call to help reduce cancer in the fire service. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) encourages you to join the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer. It only takes five minutes to get started. An important part of understanding and reducing work-related cancer is learning more about it.

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Firefighter OR 52

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

This two-part training focuses on firefighter health and safety and how to build a successful department health program. Learn what health risks firefighters face, the key components of a comprehensive functional wellness program, and practical and realistic approaches to introducing an evidence-based, sustainable program in your department. Take it free for a limited time in the NVFC Virtual Classroom.

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Firefighter 52

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

To make quality training more accessible to volunteer first responders, the NVFC is offering travel stipends to attend the 2024 NVFC Training Summit. This signature conference takes place June 21-22 in Buffalo, NY, with learning tracks on health and safety, recruitment and retention, and leadership. The stipends reimburse up to $800 of conference-related expenses, including hotel, transportation, and the registration fee.

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First Responder 52

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

On January 22-24, fire service leaders, including NVFC Rhode Island director Kevin Quinn, traveled to Detroit, MI; Chicago, IL; and Columbus, OH, to urge the public to take the proper precautions to protect themselves against home fires and extreme cold. The message comes as the U.S. Fire Administration projects the U.S. will hit 3,000 fire deaths in 2024.

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