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Is Volunteerism Dying Or Has Your Marketing Flatlined?

NVFC

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 NFPA Fire Department Profile for 2020 found that 50% of all firefighters are between the ages of 30 and 49 years old.

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

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APOT: Why It Matters and How To Cut Down on It

ESO

The data in the 2024 EMS Index shows that nearly 88% of all patient transfers documented had an offload time of 20 minutes or less, which fell within NFPA guidelines. Incorporate telemedicine: Allow paramedics and EMTs to consult with physicians or specialists remotely. Does your department stack up?

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Fire-Resistant Clothing

US Patriot

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) maintains standards for both types of resistant materials. NFPA standards 2112 and 2113 lay the groundwork for the industry to certify their garments into one of four hazard categories. Thanks to the NFPA, flame-resistant materials are clearly labeled with their protection capabilities.

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

NVFC

We spent time with firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and training staff during multiple scenarios. 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.

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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. The pay and benefits disparity is astonishing.