First Responders Foundation

JULY 15, 2024

The safety and well-being of our communities rely heavily on the dedication and courage of first responders—firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and paramedics—who are on the front lines during emergencies. Introducing first responder careers through school programs can spark interest and admiration for these professions.

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ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

Data is being put front-and-center in the fire services industry with the implementation of the new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) by the U.S. Fire Administration. In Modernizing Fire & All-Hazards Incident Data and Analysis with NERIS by Rebecca Harned , Advisor, U.S.

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NVFC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

By Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell Reprinted from the 2024 issue of Firefighter Strong This year marks the 50th anniversary of the U.S. I believe that the fire service can make great strides toward tackling these issues if we unite and speak with #FireServiceOneVoice. The stored energy in a LI battery presents the risk of thermal runaway.

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NVFC

APRIL 9, 2024

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs received $324 million each, $36 million (or 10%) LESS than each of these programs received last year. The National Firefighter Registry for Cancer received $5.5 million more than it received last year.

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NAEMSP

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A study was performed evaluating the relationship between burnout and job-related demands/resources among emergency medical services (EMS) professionals (Crowe, 2020). Within this study, an initiative to improve coping mechanisms was addressed, but often this places the responsibility on the victim. link] Campos, A.,

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NVFC

DECEMBER 3, 2024

To be considered as an NVFC grant peer reviewer, applicants must meet the following requirements: Possess a volunteer background, whether as a current volunteer, retired volunteer, volunteer or career chief of a volunteer or combination department, member of a fire department auxiliary, or someone who works frequently with volunteer firefighters.

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NVFC

MARCH 18, 2025

The letter to Kennedy highlights the need to support key public safety programs within the Department of Health and Human Services including the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program and the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer.

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