NVFC

JULY 8, 2024

Eligible responders can enter for a chance to receive two cases of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix for their volunteer fire department Summer brings outdoor adventures, water activities, and barbecues, but it also can bring danger to firefighters, who exert themselves in heavy gear and high temperatures. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 92

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

The donation comes as part of the retailer’s launch of its Hometown Heroes program and its $1 million donation to charity organizations supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans, and first responders. We are so inspired by the NVFC’s meaningful work to support first responders.

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Firefighter First Responder EMS 116

NVFC

JUNE 1, 2024

Volunteer firefighters who are members of the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) can enter to win one of the helmets, which showcase the iconic traditional design with innovative features that address today’s fire service needs. volunteer firefighter and a member of the NVFC. Applicants must be an active U.S.

Firefighter 116

Firefighter First Responder EMS 116

NVFC

AUGUST 1, 2024

$500,000 in grants will be awarded by State Farm ® in collaboration with the NVFC The application period is now open for the inaugural State Farm ® Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program. A total of 50 departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to obtain critical equipment to enhance the safety and effectiveness of their responders.

Firefighter 98

Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 98

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Like all industries, fire and emergency services organizations can experience challenges and opportunities by having first responders from several generations working together. What should older firefighters know about communicating with Gen Z? What should Gen Z know about communicating with older firefighters?

Firefighter 116

Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 116

Firefighters and EMS Fund

JANUARY 2, 2024

[01/02/2024, Manhattan, NY]- Firefighters and EMS Fund was honored to both attend and win an award at the 2023 ASTORS Homeland Security Awards Ceremony, hosted by American Security Today. Firefighters and EMS Fund won recognition in the category Excellence in Public Safety and First Responder Support.

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Firefighter Public Safety EMS First Responder 52

Firefighters and EMS Fund

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

[01/02/2024, Manhattan, NY]- Firefighters and EMS Fund was honored to both attend and win an award at the 2023 ASTORS Homeland Security Awards Ceremony, hosted by American Security Today. Firefighters and EMS Fund won recognition in the category Excellence in Public Safety and First Responder Support.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter Public Safety EMS First Responder 52

NVFC

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 100 departments will each receive a $10,000 grant to obtain critical equipment that will help increase their responders’ safety, effectiveness, and ability to serve their community. This is the inaugural year for the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program.

Firefighter 119

Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 119

ESO

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Our mission to improve health and safety through the power of data has guided everything we do to support first responders and healthcare providers. Earlier in the year, we released the 2024 ESO EMS, Fire Service, and Hospital Trend Reports , which forecasted the trends ESO experts believed would shape each industry.

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Epinephrine Firefighter First Responder Public Safety 103

NVFC

MAY 7, 2024

Being a volunteer firefighter or EMS provider is tough. Responders are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents and difficult calls, deal with the stress of juggling work-life-volunteer responsibilities, have interrupted sleep, and other factors that can impact mental wellbeing.

Firefighter 98

Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 98

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers are routinely exposed to traumatic incidents and difficult calls. In addition, volunteer responders deal with the stress of juggling work-life-volunteer responsibilities.

Firefighter 98

Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 98

NVFC

JANUARY 16, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has launched an online, searchable directory of behavioral health professionals ready and able to help firefighters, EMS providers, rescue workers, and their families. Over 220 providers from across the U.S. are currently included in the directory, and more are added each month.

Firefighter 116

Firefighter First Responder Emergency Management Emergency Manager 116

NVFC

JULY 30, 2024

Once again partnering to provide fast hydration to volunteer firefighters, DripDrop Hydration PBC and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have donated 200,000 sticks of DripDrop electrolyte drink mix to volunteer fire departments. said John Shea, chief marketing officer of DripDrop Hydration. “We Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter Heart Attack First Responder EMS 111

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

To improve volunteer first responders’ access to high-quality online education, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with Columbia Southern University (CSU) for the 16th year to award two NVFC members scholarships to CSU. He’s remained dedicated to the fire service ever since. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 111

ESO

APRIL 19, 2024

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. Data impacts every aspect of duties, from shifts start to end.

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MIH EMS Paramedic Firefighter 105

NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

This program provided in-person courses to hundreds of first responders across the country in its first year. The PIT Crew program helps first responders gain the knowledge and skills they need to train others in their departments and communities on hazmat safety and response.

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First Responder Firefighter Emergency Response EMS 119

Firefighters and EMS Fund

JUNE 20, 2024

Firefighters are in the business of saving lives, even at the cost of their safety. This is often taken for granted: We’ve all seen the heroic scenes of first responders walking into a burning building to protect others.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

NVFC

APRIL 23, 2024

It’s National Volunteer Week , and the NVFC extends our thanks to all of the volunteer firefighters, EMS providers, rescue workers, and support personnel who make our communities better every day. Make Me A Firefighter Department Portal – Register for free to access this portal to help with volunteer recruitment.

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Firefighter First Responder EMS 111

NVFC

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Health and Wellness Leadership Award, Junior Firefighter of the Year, and Junior Firefighter Program of the Year. Recognize the contributions of outstanding members of your fire department and junior firefighter program by submitting your nominations by 5pm EST on January 17. The recipients of the Chief James P.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter First Responder Ambulance OR 52

NVFC

JANUARY 16, 2024

struggle to obtain safe and adequate turnout gear to protect their firefighters. Volunteer firefighters give their all every day to keep their communities safe,” said NVFC chair Steve Hirsch. We’re proud to be a partner in this program to help improve the safety of the volunteer firefighters in the United States and Canada.

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 115

Firefighters and EMS Fund

APRIL 20, 2023

Ballot measures are used to help support local fire departments and firefighters when funds run low and more budget is needed. For first responders and firefighters, communicating our needs to the public before an election is essential when a ballot measure is on the ballot. appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

NVFC

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

13 fire departments will each receive four sets of gear through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway Proper personal protective equipment is critical to the safety, health, and effectiveness of firefighters, yet many volunteer fire departments struggle to find the budget to provide their firefighters with adequate, up-to-date turnout gear.

Firefighter 104

Firefighter First Responder Emergency Response OR 104

First Responders Foundation

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Chief Dittman has also expanded his public safety role as a first responder by achieving certification as a Wild-Land Firefighter and Certified Emergency Care Attendant. He is nationally registered as an Emergency Medical Responder with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Florian and St.

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Public Safety Emergency Medical Technician First Responder Emergency Medical Services 52

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Cornettsville (KY) Fire Department and Elmore Fire Department (Lake Elmore, VT) will each receive four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns® fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters. In 2024, another 13 departments will be awarded four sets of gear and four helmets each. With 2023 revenues of $1.8

Firefighter 105

Firefighter NFPA First Responder Emergency Management 105

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Safe and adequate personal protective equipment is essential to firefighters performing at their best. Each department will receive four new sets of Globe turnout gear and four MSA Cairns® fire helmets to provide protection to their volunteer firefighters. Learn about the latest recipients below. With 2023 revenues of $1.8

Firefighter 105

Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 105

NVFC

JANUARY 24, 2024

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has released a new Leadership training track in the Virtual Classroom, designed specifically for fire and EMS department leaders, including chiefs and officers. The post Leadership Track Now Available in the NVFC Virtual Classroom appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 111

NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

For volunteer fire departments lacking the budget and resources to provide adequate drinking water for their wildland firefighters, Anheuser-Busch’s Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program , a partnership with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), has been a lifeline. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 64

NVFC

JULY 2, 2024

$25,000 in grants and 100 pancake breakfast kits donated through the Nutella® “Stacks for Giving Back” program Volunteer first responders are there when their community needs them – whatever the emergency. With the $5,000 grant, the department will obtain a new positive pressure ventilation fan to increase firefighter safety.

Firefighter 111

Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 111

NVFC

DECEMBER 17, 2024

This signature conference provides an opportunity for firefighters and EMS providers to participate in valuable classroom training, idea sharing, and networking. Three learning tracks will focus on responder health and safety, volunteer recruitment and retention, and emergency service leadership. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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NFPA Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

US Patriot

APRIL 12, 2022

In a lot of cases, Ukrainian first responders are using 30 year old equipment in response to hospitals, schools, and apartment complexes being decimated by missile strikes. “This is a first-of-its-kind aid mission for firefighters going into a hostile zone,” Hille told Fire Department Coffee.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 52

Mile High Ambulance

JULY 25, 2016

“The problem with EMS is that it is not just a job, it’s an identity. It becomes who we are, shapes us and molds us into caring dedicated responders. The Code Green Campaign is a first responder oriented mental health advocacy and education organization. What is Code Green?

EMS 52

EMS First Responder EMT EMT 52

NVFC

MARCH 4, 2024

Fire departments face many challenges to afford equipment, recruit and retain firefighters, and keep up with high pressure demands due to increasing call volume, new training requirements, and much more. In addition, consumers can nominate fire departments to receive a kit to help pull off their next pancake fundraiser.

Firefighter 105

Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 105

The Overrun Podcast

SEPTEMBER 23, 2018

Dan and Anna discuss the lack of mental health care and preparation in EMS, and share their own experiences of dealing with post-traumatic stress and the fallout from being there for others. JEMS article: [link] Another paper on first responder stress and suicide: Stanley, Ian & Hom, Melanie & E. Joiner, Thomas.

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EMS EMT EMT Firefighter 52

JEMS

APRIL 22, 2025

In a time when first responders, especially medical care providers, are strapped for staff, a local fire department is stepping up to fill that service gap.

ALS 52

ALS Firefighter First Responder Paramedic 52

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Like men, female firefighters are at an increased risk of a variety of cancers and other reproductive health issues; they also face other physical and behavioral health issues. discusses the health issues specific to female firefighters and how it can impact your department’s recruitment and retention efforts. What should I eat?

Firefighter 72

Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 72

NVFC

JULY 16, 2024

Firefighters, EMS providers, and rescue workers face unique levels of risk and unpredictability every day, and are routinely exposed to traumatic events. This can take a toll on responders’ mental health. Join a panel of experts for a Roundtable Talk on key issues in first responder behavioral health on July 24 at 2pm ET.

Firefighter 52

Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

NVFC

APRIL 23, 2024

In 2010, I put together a training program for responders on how to deal with a person with autism, using my personal experience and my experience as a firefighter and paramedic. I have since trained over 15,000 responders. This is not the case. A proud highlight when I teach a program is when I get to co-teach with my son.

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First Responder Firefighter OR Paramedic 116