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National Emergency Response Information System Launched to Modernize Incident Data Collection for American Fire Departments

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The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) launched on November 4 to modernize incident data collection and provide vital intelligence for local fire departments across the United States. Starting in January 2025, NERIS will begin a 12-month nationwide rollout for all local fire and EMS departments.

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SBA Informational Session on OSHA Emergency Response Rule

American Ambulance Association

As many of you are aware, OSHA has published the NPRM titled the Emergency Response Rule. This rule will have substantial impacts on EMS and Fire Emergency Service Organizations should […] The post SBA Informational Session on OSHA Emergency Response Rule appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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Reinventing Emergency Response: ESO’s Acquisition of Logis

ESO

ESO’s acquisition of Logis Solutions marks the beginning of a new era in emergency response. You know, personally, I’ve had the chance to be a Logis customer twice in a prior life–once on the EMS transport and the mobile integrated health side, and a second time in a hospital and health system context during a pandemic.

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Apply for Drinking Water to Keep Volunteer Firefighters Hydrated During Wildfires and Emergency Response

NVFC

About the NVFC The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is the leading nonprofit membership association representing the interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue services. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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Running Toward Disaster

High Performance EMS

Sadly, this is not an adventure story of heroic first responder actions on the scene of an emergency incident but rather about how current EMS operations are failing us and their missions. Recent annual surveys also show that over 10% of EMS clinicians will leave the field entirely each year.

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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. A key aspect of EMS is its structured response to emergencies.

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Decreasing the Risks Involved with Emergency Response

NVFC

Firefighters and EMS providers regularly face high-risk situations. However, there are ways to decrease the risks of emergency response. This course from the NVFC provides knowledge, guidance, and practical applications that fire departments and EMS agencies can use to reduce risks and ensure member safety.