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2024 Ancient Order of St. Florian and St. Michael Inductees: Robert and Kirstiana Dittman

First Responders Foundation

Dittman Division Chief, Internal Affairs Division, Texas Public Safety and Investigations (TXPSI LLC.) The Public Safety Director converted Chief Dittman to a uniformed position within the agency after his licensure as a Commissioned Security Officer, Private Investigator, and Personal Protection Officer in 2023.

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Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders

First Responders Foundation

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. For more information, visit First Responders Foundation , or contact us.

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Year in Review: ESO Research and Data That Shaped 2024

ESO

the ESO Data Collaborative provides one of the largest datasets for public safety and healthcare research, including studies on topics like airway management, cardiac care, and firefighter safety. These findings help agencies improve health outcomes and make informed decisions about responder safety.

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Wave 2024 Recap: Top 6 Key Topics in EMS & Fire Industries

ESO

In Evaluating Firefighter Decontamination Practices Using a National Fire Records Management System by Antonio Fernandez, Principal Research Scientist at ESO and Bill Gardner CFE, CFO, EMT-P, Sr. So how is it affecting EMS and Fire Services? The discussion How Do You Stack Up? What puts the ‘A’ in AI?

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2024 Honorable Order of St. Florian and St. Michael Inductees: Robert and Kirstiana Dittman

First Responders Foundation

Dittman Division Chief, Internal Affairs Division, Texas Public Safety and Investigations (TXPSI LLC.) The Public Safety Director converted Chief Dittman to a uniformed position within the agency after his licensure as a Commissioned Security Officer, Private Investigator, and Personal Protection Officer in 2023.

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2024 Safety Stand Down Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Fire Training Fundamentals

NVFC

This year’s Safety Stand Down highlights the foundations of an effective fire training program to ensure the safety, physical health, and mental/behavioral health of firefighters and emergency responders. In support of this year’s Safety Stand Down, emergency services personnel are encouraged to take and promote the quiz.

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“Fire Training: Back to Basics” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 16-22

NVFC

To handle the ever-expanding needs of the communities they serve, firefighters must receive ongoing training to ensure that they’re adequately prepared to respond to fire incidents along with a vast range of other emergencies.

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