In this episode we talk with Samantha Louderback about some quick tips on how you can effectively advocate for your programs, no matter what level you are working at – local, county, state or federal. Getting support for your CRR efforts from policy makers and legislators is vitally important for long-term, sustainable programs. It’s something …
EMT Taylor Sprecher shares his story. Taylor highlights the need for building trust during patient interview and assessment in order to reduce adverse effects of medical treatment, mortality and morbidity of transgender patients. Taylor also shares the transition he had to make socially, professionally and spiritually.
While it would be paranoid to expect a version of Breaking Bad’s Walter White and Jesse Pinkman wreaking havoc in every community, illegal drug labs do exist — and they are hazmat situations. It is important to remember that in addition to law enforcement and fire incidents, these are hazmat threats. Here are three ways to …
A group of fire fighting and fire safety organizations is imploring Congress to pass legislation improving public housing and older high-rise buildings’ fire safety. “It’s going on 30 years since Congress passed the Federal Fire Safety Act in 1992, requiring newly built multi-family housing units to have fire sprinklers,” Shane Ray, president of the National …
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Jonathan Tate, a DC Fire & EMS firefighter and the founder of Food on the Stove, a nonprofit organization that’s working to improve the health of firefighters in the DC metro area and beyond. Firefighter Tate shares how losing loved ones has been a key inspiration for focusing on firefighter health and wellness, ultimately working toward …
This report shows that while some fire service needs have been declining, many have remained constant or increased. Fire service needs exist for departments of all sizes and in every area, including staffing, training and certification, facilities, apparatus, personal protective equipment (PPE); and health and wellness. In general, the smaller the community protected, the greater …
LISTEN: Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson count down the top five stories that generated the most debate and buzz by readers this year. Okla. FF disciplined for transporting burned child in engine // Unvaccinated Wash. firefighters will no longer be able to respond to medical calls // Toxicologist: You can’t just touch fentanyl and overdose …
2021 hot takes: Counting down the top 5 comment-generating EMS1 articles Read More »
We asked FireRescue1 board members, columnists and contributors to share their projections and predictions for 2022. Their comments focus on the future – collaborations, staffing, health and more, well beyond the hyper-focus of the pandemic.
Cyberattacks can cripple technological systems and jeopardize firefighters’ ability to protect lives and property. As a result, fire leaders have a new task: cybersecurity. The IAFC, in collaboration with American Military University and FireRescue1, created this free guide for public safety leaders about issues related to cybersecurity.
WATCH: A study by Drexel’s Center for Firefighter Injury Research & Safety Trends (FIRST) discerned that gender may be a unique contributor to safety, but hypermasculine fire service culture creates barriers.
