NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reported that in 2020, there were 676,900 volunteer firefighters in the U.S. This is compared to 897,750 in 1984, the first year the NFPA began tracking this number. The age of current volunteer firefighters is also a topic of conversation, and perhaps concern. But are they?

OR 116

OR Firefighter NFPA EMT 116

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

EMT Training Station

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

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. Best EMS Boots for EMTs and Paramedics Shortlist I understand that your time is valuable. EMTs and Paramedics spend long hours on their feet.

EMT 52

EMT EMT Paramedic EMS 52

The Overrun

JULY 6, 2021

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. If that’s your thing. Sound like a bad deal?

Firefighter 52

Firefighter Public Safety EMT EMT 52