NVFC
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
By Walter Campbell Recruiting in the volunteer fire and EMS world is no small task. Final Thoughts: Keep It Real, Keep It Fun Recruiting for volunteer fire and EMS isnt just about filling boots; its about finding people who want to make a difference while learning and growing alongside a team.
Pulsara
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Austin-Travis County EMS evaluated 53 people at the scene. This led to EMS backups and, by the next day, left just 4% of city ambulances available for calls. The accident killed two people – 5-year-old student Ulises Montoya and the driver of another car traveling behind the bus. Responders came from three counties.
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NVFC
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
NERIS Version 1 will provide fire and EMS departments and first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident information to better address community needs, support critical decision-making, and improve overall public safety. ” Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. Fire Administration, the U.S.
NVFC
OCTOBER 8, 2024
When a disaster strikes, volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel are quick to respond – risking their safety to protect and assist others. The Volunteer Firefighter Support Fund relies entirely on donations, 100% of which go to responders in need. Applications must be received within 60 days of when the incident occurred.
NVFC
MAY 7, 2024
“I remember being very little, kindergarten or first grade, and having the fire department come to the school and me telling a firefighter that I was going to be a firefighter one day — and him laughing at me and telling me girls could not be firefighters,” Sokol says. That did not go over very well.” How wrong he was.
NVFC
MARCH 10, 2025
Proper hydration is critical to the health and safety of firefighters when responding to wildfires and other emergencies. million cans of emergency drinking water to help prepare local volunteer firefighters with vital resources ahead of the annual summer wildfire season, rather than waiting until after disaster strikes.
Firefighters and EMS Fund
OCTOBER 10, 2024
At first glance, “years” may seem like an […] The post A Deep Look at Presumptive Cancer Coverage in Texas for Firefighters appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund. As a result, first responders in Texas routinely deal with extreme exposure – both during a routine shift and in the years following their service.
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