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Protecting Firefighter Free Speech: What S.1247 Means for Public Safety

Firefighters and EMS Fund

1247, officially titled the “Public Safety Officer Free Speech Act,” on April 2, 2025. 1247 Means for Public Safety appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund. In a significant legislative development for first responders across the nation, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced S.1247,

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Spring 2025 Fire Referendums: How Wisconsin & Illinois Communities Voted on Public Safety

Firefighters and EMS Fund

During the Spring 2025 electoral season, emergency services funding emerged as a critical issue for municipalities nationwide. Communities, ranging from small rural areas to expanding suburban regions, faced different financial decisions that could sustain or enhance their local fire department operations.

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FirstNet deployables provide on-demand coverage for public safety

FirstNet Authority

FirstNet deployables provide on-demand coverage for public safety Blog joseph.rey@fir Fri, 05/09/2025 - 10:44 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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Honoring first responders and public safety professionals

FirstNet Authority

Honoring first responders and public safety professionals Blog joseph.rey@fir Tue, 04/08/2025 - 09:56 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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National Emergency Response Information System Launched to Modernize Incident Data Collection for American Fire Departments

NVFC

NERIS Version 1 will provide fire and EMS departments and first responders with more accurate and actionable post-incident information to better address community needs, support critical decision-making, and improve overall public safety. NERIS will replace the legacy NFIRS data system.

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PCC Summit June 10th-12th, 2025

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada

A reminder to register for our upcoming Summit and reserve your guest room at our reduced rate by May 9th, 2025. In addition to the Summit sessions, you will have the opportunity to meet with sector partners, network with colleagues, and engage in conversations with Paramedic leaders from around the globe.

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Jess Delaney Named 2025 James O. Page Legacy Scholarship Recipient

JEMS

Page Legacy Scholarship Recipient June 12, 2025 By Press Releases 3 min read Share To: Jess Delaney, Manager of Education, QA/QI, and Safety at Mount Sinai EMS, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 James O. This year’s Pinnacle EMS Leadership Forum will be held July 14–18, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The James O.