First Responders Foundation

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The demanding nature of first responder work often leads to mental health challenges that can go unnoticed or untreated. From exposure to traumatic events to working long hours under extreme stress, first responders are at high risk for mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, and burnout.

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First Responder Public Safety OR 59

NVFC

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

More information about CFSIs Symposium can be found here. During this two-day period, representatives from the NVFC and other organizations that make up CFSIs National Advisory Committee will meet with their Senator and Representatives to discuss policy priorities.

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Firefighter Emergency Response First Responder OR 106

FirstNet Authority

MARCH 12, 2024

For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. [link] Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.

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First Responder Public Safety OR 64

ESO

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New innovative features such as speech-to-text, scanning technology, and smarter multitasking will make data entry a breeze, so first responders can get back to delivering their best care possible. iOS for EHR Coming soon, the new native ESO EHR iOS app is designed to make documenting patient data even easier and more efficient.

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First Responder Emergency Medical Services EMS Critical Care 105

First Responder Wellness

JULY 11, 2022

While burnout can happen in any profession, first responders are especially susceptible due to the intensely stressful nature of their jobs. Find Balance As a first responder, it can be easy to fall into a cycle of overachieving because many first responders are naturally motivated and goal-oriented people.

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First Responder Firefighter Paramedic OR 52

First Responders Foundation

JULY 31, 2024

In communities across the nation, first responders are on the front lines, ensuring our safety and responding to emergencies with speed and expertise. First responders require a wide array of tools and technology to perform their jobs efficiently.

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First Responder Public Safety Mental Health Services Firefighter 52

High Performance EMS

JUNE 20, 2024

Sadly, this is not an adventure story of heroic first responder actions on the scene of an emergency incident but rather about how current EMS operations are failing us and their missions. Across the country, a quarter of positions in the dispatch center , the folks we rely on to keep resources coordinated, are going unfilled.

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EMS First Responder Emergency Response OR 240

FirstNet Authority

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Update on February 22 Network Outage Blog joseph.rey@fir… Thu, 02/29/2024 - 13:49 By Joe Wassel, Executive Director and CEO, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

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Public Safety First Responder OR 128

FirstNet Authority

JANUARY 11, 2024

For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.

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First Responder Public Safety OR 49

NVFC

MAY 21, 2024

Practical tips for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your community First responders are consistently exposed to a variety of traumatic experiences on calls and though these events can certainly affect a first responder’s mental wellbeing, often these traumatic calls can be met with resiliency. Keep families together.

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First Responder First Aid OR 98

First Responders Foundation

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The First Responders Foundation is honored to be inducting Paul Davis Restoration of Omaha into the Ancient Order of the National Society of St. They are household and commercial business disaster “first responders” who work closely with local law enforcement and fire departments to provide cleanup and restoration services.

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First Responder OR 52

First Responders Foundation

MARCH 22, 2024

First responders are the unsung heroes of our communities, facing life-threatening situations with courage and determination. This blog post explores practical coping strategies for managing trauma, aiming to support first responders in their journey toward recovery and resilience. Coping Strategies for Trauma 1.

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First Responder Public Safety OR 52

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. The post 2024 Ancient Order of St.

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Public Safety Emergency Medical Technician First Responder Emergency Medical Services 52

FirstNet Authority

MARCH 7, 2024

For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.

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Public Safety First Responder OR 113

ESO

JANUARY 27, 2025

Fire Incidents | NERIS Update Since late 2023, ESO has been actively working with FEMA and their contractor, UL (FSRI), to help you prepare for the transition to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). For more information, visit our FAQs About NERIS. In Q4 2024, FEMA delivered the final v.1

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First Responders Foundation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The First Responders Foundation is proud to recognize Carol Stolp as one of the distinguished honorees at our 9/11 Luncheon of Honor. This event is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support for first responders and their communities.

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First Responder Public Safety OR 98

First Responders Foundation

AUGUST 26, 2024

The First Responders Foundation is honored to recognize Mary Kirchofer, whose tireless dedication to the mental health and well-being of first responders has made a profound impact on the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and beyond. For more information, visit First Responders Foundation , or contact us.

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First Responder Public Safety Paramedic OR 98

NVFC

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We’re fortunate and grateful to have likeminded partners such as MSA and DuPont that want to go that extra mile to protect our nation’s first responders.” For more information, please visit www.MSAsafety.com. More information can be found at personalprotection.dupont.com. The application period is now open.

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Firefighter First Responder Emergency Response OR 104

NVFC

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Stay tuned to the NVFC web site , Dispatch newsletter , and Facebook , X , LinkedIn , and Instagram pages, as well as the Globe Facebook page , for additional information and announcements. For more information, please visit www.MSAsafety.com. More information can be found at personalprotection.dupont.com.

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 105

NVFC

OCTOBER 3, 2024

State Farm provided complimentary memberships to all applicants to ensure they would meet that criteria and gain access to all NVFC benefits, including free training, the First Responder Helpline, and much more. For more information, please visit [link]. Departments had to be at least 50% volunteer, located in the U.S.,

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Firefighter First Responder EMS OR 119

NVFC

JANUARY 16, 2024

MSA provided NVFC memberships to the first 500 applicants to help departments meet the membership requirement. For more information, please visit www.MSAsafety.com. More information can be found at personalprotection.dupont.com. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com.

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 115

NVFC

MARCH 10, 2025

annually respond to wildfires, be over 50 percent volunteer, serve a population of 25,000 or less, and demonstrate a need for the water. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com or follow Anheuser-Busch on LinkedIn , X , Facebook , and Instagram. Learn more about the program and apply by March 16 at www.nvfc.org/water.

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Emergency Response Firefighter First Responder EMS 52

ESO

MAY 13, 2024

Bill’s sessions didn’t just inform – they equipped ESOers with the tools to act decisively, whether facing a fire at home or severe weather threats. See if your current technology stack enables fast and informed decisions during emergencies. Leverage the power of data. Bi-directional communication. Share success stories.

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First Responder Public Safety Emergency Response EMS 105

FirstNet Authority

DECEMBER 20, 2023

For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.

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First Responder Public Safety OR 40

NVFC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

For more information, please visit www.MSAsafety.com. About DuPont Personal Protection From first responders to industrial workers, DuPont provides a wide range of personal protection solutions, including some of the most trusted and innovative brands in the industry, such as Kevlar®, Nomex®, Tyvek® and Tychem® to meet your safety needs.

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Firefighter NFPA First Responder Emergency Management 105

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. The 2024 ESO Trends Reports explored topics such as the growing demands on first responders and healthcare workers, improving first responder safety, and addressing gaps in care delivery.

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Epinephrine Firefighter First Responder Public Safety 103

NVFC

APRIL 23, 2024

When an emergency involves a child with autism, often there is an adult who can inform responders of the situation. Responders who lack the knowledge of how to recognize the traits of someone with autism and the needed skills to interact with the person may inadvertently make things worse. What is “Autism?” This is not the case.

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First Responder Firefighter OR Paramedic 116

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. For more information on the NVFC scholarship, visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu/NVFC.

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Firefighter First Responder EMT EMT 111

First Responders Childrens' Foundation

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Multi-Year Partnership Commences with Campaign to Assist First Responder Families Impacted by the 2023 Hawaii Wildfires and the Launch of a Scholarship for Future Entrepreneurs NEW YORK, NY / JUPITER, FL (December 28, 2023) – First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF), a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit, today announced a partnership with the No.

First Responder 40

First Responder OR 40

NVFC

JULY 30, 2024

For more information, or to find a store that carries DripDrop, visit www.dripdrop.com. The NVFC serves as the voice of the volunteer in the national arena and provides critical resources, programs, education, and advocacy for first responders across the nation. NOTE: The NVFC and DripDrop do not make any medical claims.

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Firefighter Heart Attack First Responder EMS 111

FirstNet Authority

JANUARY 16, 2024

FirstNet Board Member McDevitt Aims for ‘Stronger, Faster’ Network for Public Safety Blog joseph.rey@fir… Tue, 01/16/2024 - 09:45 By First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

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Public Safety First Responder OR 81

FirstNet Authority

AUGUST 1, 2024

Don’t miss events at APCO 2024 Blog joseph.rey@fir… Thu, 08/01/2024 - 09:48 By Jennifer McIntyre, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority Learn more about how FirstNet is transforming public safety communications — contact your local FirstNet Authority Public Safety Advisor and sign up for our discipline newsletters.

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Public Safety First Responder OR 72

FirstNet Authority

JULY 16, 2024

For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.

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Emergency Management Emergency Manager Public Safety First Responder 72

NVFC

JUNE 18, 2024

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships have resources and information to help first responders with mitigation and recovery for all populations. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT).

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Firefighter First Responder Emergency Response Emergency Management 111

NVFC

AUGUST 1, 2024

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. The application period is open through August 18 or until 500 applications are received, whichever comes first. View full program information and apply at www.nvfc.org/statefarm.

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Firefighter First Responder OR EMS 98

FirstNet Authority

JANUARY 31, 2024

For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn for the latest FirstNet Authority updates.

Public Safety 72

Public Safety First Responder OR 72

FirstNet Authority

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. For information on FirstNet products and services or to access your subscriber account, visit FirstNet.com. [link]

Public Safety 64

Public Safety First Responder OR 64