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Fire Departments in KY, VT Awarded Turnouts and Helmets through MSA and DuPont’s Globe Gear Giveaway

NVFC

The department responds to structure and vehicle fires, vehicle crashes, wildfires, pipeline leaks, and other incidents. The department only has two sets of gear that are NFPA compliant. With 2023 revenues of $1.8 For more information, please visit www.MSAsafety.com. Learn more at www.nvfc.org.

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The Top 15 Best EMS Boots for EMTs and Paramedics as Chosen by a Veteran EMT.

EMT Training Station

Updated: Nov 2023 Hi, I am Mike I am a veteran EMT with more than a decade of experience, and I want to help you pick the best pair of EMS boots for your career as an EMT or paramedic. This article covers the 15 best boots available for first responders. So here is a complete list of my picks for best EMS Boots.

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Serving the Whole Community: Including Women in Your R&R Efforts

NVFC

After the drills were done, the EMS chief pulled me aside. He could see my enthusiasm for the work and told me that if this was something I was interested in, I could start with classes like First Responder and EMT, offered through our local community college. First Responder led to EMT, which led to the Fire Academy.

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Why is The Job Different?

The Overrun

That’s the union that represents the over 4,000 clinicians in the Fire Department of the City of New York EMS Command (FDNY*EMS), and Michael has talked with us about the work that he and his members have been doing to fight for parity and fair working conditions for paramedics and EMTs in FDNY. They were all alone out there.

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“Fire Training: Back to Basics” is Announced as Theme for Safety Stand Down, June 16-22

NVFC

Safety Stand Down is a joint initiative of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety, Health and Survival Section, the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA), and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).

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2024 Safety Stand Down Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Fire Training Fundamentals

NVFC

Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas, develop professionally and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders. All NFPA codes and standards can be viewed online for free at www.nfpa.org/freeaccess.

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