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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. Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders Early Education and Engagement Inspiration often begins at a young age.

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Year in Review: Product Innovation and Progress from 2024

ESO

The EMS, fire services, and hospital organizations that use our platform arent just our customers, but our partners in working towards that mission through their own achievements. Supporting First Responders and Communities through Dispatch ESO expanded its role in supporting first responders through improved tools and tailored solutions.

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SGEM#179: Chase the Dragon and Naloxone

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He is also the host of EMToxCast and gave a talk at the Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine Annual Retreat called: Can Social Media Save Emergency Medicine ? Case: A 45-year-old male arrives via emergency medical services (EMS) complaining that he wants to be discharged. Reference: Willman et al.

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SGEM#241: Wake Me Up Before You Go, Go – Using the HOUR Rule

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Naloxone is the specific treatment for opioid overdoses and is becoming widely available to first responders of all sorts (Police, Fire, First Aiders, lay people and EMS). Date: January 17th , 2019 Reference: Clemency et al. Opioids depress the heart rate and breathing, and overdoses can result in death.

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EMS vs. EMT: Clarifying Roles in Emergency Healthcare

EMT Training Station

In the realm of emergency healthcare, the terms EMS (Emergency Medical Services) and EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) are often used interchangeably, yet they represent distinct aspects of medical response and care.

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Achieve Your Educational Goals With an NVFC Scholarship to Columbia Southern University

NVFC

Two NVFC members will each be awarded a scholarship for up to 60 credit hours Volunteer first responders lead busy lives, which can make it difficult to pursue personal goals such as higher education. Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or someone at the fire department you reported to directly. Maintain a 2.0

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

First Responders Foundation

Chief Dittman has also expanded his public safety role as a first responder by achieving certification as a Wild-Land Firefighter and Certified Emergency Care Attendant. He is nationally registered as an Emergency Medical Responder with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.