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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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An Emergency Lifeline: The Importance of Federal Grants to Sustain Fire Departments

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In the realm of emergency response, fire departments stand as the frontline guardians of public safety, confronting crises with unwavering courage and expertise. Yet, behind every successful firefighting operation lies a crucial support system often overlooked: federal grants.

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

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From April 2-5, the top fire services and EMS industry thought leaders and data analysts gathered at Wave 2024 to share what trends they’re forecasting for both fields and how they’re enacting change within their own organizations through the power of data-driven insights. Fire Administration.

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NVFC Holds Fall Meeting in Kansas City, MO

NVFC

Committees Meetings Many NVFC committees met during the fall meeting, along with the Council’s EMS/Rescue Section. The NVFC has 19 committees that steer the Council’s direction in critical areas including health, safety, and training; wildland; standards and codes; recruitment and retention; hazmat response; and more.

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ESO’s Safety Week: Key Insights and Learnings

ESO

Throughout the week, EMS, hospital, and fire professionals were recognized for their vital roles in keeping our communities safe (and just in time for National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week , and National EMS Week all happening this month!). Safety is not just a one-week initiative but a continuous year-round effort.

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A National Strategy: 10 Work Groups Addressing Challenges Facing the U.S. Fire Service

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Emergency Medical Services With the number of fires decreasing, fire departments are increasingly dominated with EMS needs. This requires fire departments to champion out-of-hospital EMS and integrate innovative practices to improve overall health, safety, and wellbeing in their local communities.

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EMS Burnout and Mental Health

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EMS Perspectives: An OpEd Page on the History and Future of EMS Authors: David Wright, PA-C, NRP, FAEMS; Kate Randolph, PA-S; Kim King, FNP Introduction Mental health and wellness are on the forefront of everyone’s minds these days, and the past few years have been an exceptionally challenging time for healthcare workers around the world.

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