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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

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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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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Year in Review: ESO Research and Data That Shaped 2024

ESO

While much was accomplished in 2024, here are some of the highlights, white papers, and research that defined our journey: Pioneering Research for Emergency Services Aggregate data is an incredibly powerful tool for transforming first responders’ ability to serve their communities.

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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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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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How to Become an EMT

NCOAE

To discover state requirements, conduct an online search for the name of your state followed by “office of emergency medical services.” Pro Tip: Your state’s EMS web page may contain a link to a list of public safety job openings that may come in handy after you receive your license.

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