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Inspiring the Next Generation of First Responders

First Responders Foundation

Schools can invite first responders to speak at career days or organize visits to local fire stations, police departments, and emergency medical services facilities. These interactions allow children and teenagers to see first-hand what these professionals do daily, which can be both exciting and inspiring.

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Mary E. Meeks Selected as the 2024 – 25 Recipient of the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship for Leadership Development

FirstWatch

About the Fitch EMS Foundation The Fitch EMS Foundation is a non-profit entity that supports leadership development and research efforts for emergency medical services and public safety. For more information and to apply, go to FitchEMSFoundation.org and select the Jack Stout EMS Fellowship, endowed by FirstWatch.

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

NVFC

About the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.

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Examining the 2020 Vision of EMS

High Performance EMS

Although the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Acts of the 1980’s under President Ronald Reagan transformed direct federal EMS funding into state preventive health and health services block grants, federal guidance remained within the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.

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

NVFC

About the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) The IAFC represents the leadership of firefighters and emergency responders worldwide. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.

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How To Become a Paramedic in Massachusetts

Paramedic Training Spot

But the healthcare industry can be cloaked in mystery when you are trying to start that career – especially if you’re considering a career in emergency medical services. With your CPR card in hand, you must then attend another course to earn an emergency medical technician certification.

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

ESO

So how is it affecting EMS and Fire Services? By John Oates, President & CEO, International Public Safety Data Institute aimed to increase our understanding of AI, what drives it and how we can use it to improve our processes today and soon. The discussion How Do You Stack Up? What puts the ‘A’ in AI?

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