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Recruiters: Can You Answer These Common Volunteer Firefighter & EMS Questions?

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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.

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

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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.

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A Mother’s Journey: Navigating Volunteer Firefighting and Motherhood

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“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.

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A Deep Look at Presumptive Cancer Coverage in Texas for Firefighters

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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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EMS Gives Life | EMT Dave and Wife Kelly Need Your Help

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Dave and Kelly’s Inspiring Journey Meet Dave Raymond, a dedicated firefighter EMT, and his wife, Kelly, who has been on a courageous four-year quest to find a kidney donor. In […] The post EMS Gives Life | EMT Dave and Wife Kelly Need Your Help appeared first on American Ambulance Association.

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

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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.

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EMS Week: Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future

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May 19-25 marks the 50th anniversary of EMS Week with the theme “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future.” The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) recognizes and gives thanks to all EMS providers for the lifesaving work you do every day. Here are resources to focus on EMS this week and throughout the year.

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