American Ambulance Association

JANUARY 15, 2024

The US Fire Administration (USFA) and Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI) have announced the commencement of a national engagement period for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) Draft Data Framework.

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Firefighters and EMS Fund

MARCH 4, 2024

In the realm of emergency response, fire departments stand as the frontline guardians of public safety, confronting crises with unwavering courage and expertise. Yet, behind every successful firefighting operation lies a crucial support system often overlooked: federal grants. Federal Grants are a lifeline for Local Fire Departments.

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Unitek EMT

JANUARY 31, 2024

Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are specialized healthcare providers trained for emergency response in remote, rugged areas with limited medical resources. The responsibilities of Wilderness EMTs are unique and demanding. Combine your love for the outdoors with a career in saving lives.

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EMT Training Station

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Though they are closely related and often work together, EMS and EMT have distinct roles, training, and responsibilities. Understanding these differences is essential for appreciating the complexity and efficiency of emergency medical care. The system is designed to provide a comprehensive approach to emergency care.

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NVFC

MAY 7, 2024

There has been big progress in the fight to reauthorize the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG), Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants, and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). This week, the House of Representatives will vote on S.

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ESO

MAY 13, 2024

See if your current technology stack enables fast and informed decisions during emergencies. Analyzing your emergency response data can help you identify strengths and areas for improvement in your protocols and training programs. And ESO Insights helps teams analyze data to improve emergency response strategies and training.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Has your department received much-needed funding for equipment or recruitment from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants? These critical fire service grants are in danger – if Congress does not act, AFG and SAFER grants will cease to exist on September 30.

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NVFC

APRIL 9, 2024

FD PREPP Toolkit This free toolkit provides front-line first response organizations with information, tools, and resources that they can use in the planning, training, and response aspects of a pipeline incident. Webinar: Pipeline Safety and Emergency Response – Join live on April 17 at 2pm ET or watch the recording later.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Thank you to all those who contacted their Representative to express the importance of the Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant programs and request that they sign the letter urging the leadership of the House of Representatives to include AFG, SAFER, and U.S.

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NVFC

MARCH 26, 2024

FEMA is currently accepting applications for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grants and Fire Prevention and Safety grants. The NVFC offers the on-demand course Grant Writing for the Fire and Emergency Services to help. Find application resources and apply by April 12 on the grant web sites.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Pipeline Emergency Response Grant provides funding to state, county, and local governments to train individuals with statutory responsibility to respond to pipeline incidents in high consequence areas. The application period is now open for two PHMSA Grants.

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants support hiring, recruitment, and retention of career and volunteer firefighters. The application period is now open for two FEMA fire service grants.

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First Responders Foundation

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The demanding nature of emergency response work, coupled with irregular hours and the need to make split-second decisions under pressure, contributes significantly to these feelings. Recognizing the signs of burnout is the first step in addressing it.

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NVFC

JANUARY 30, 2024

Courses last three to seven hours, and all attendees receive an Emergency Response Guide, instructor slides, and a thumb drive with dozens of resources from various government and private entities to help guide hazmat training. The NVFC will provide at least eight more in-person training opportunities across the U.S. this year.

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NVFC

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fire Administration and UL’s Fire Safety Research institute are seeking input on the newly developed data schemas that make up the framework of the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). The comment period ends on February 16. Learn more and submit your feedback here.

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Pulsara

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From streamlining emergency response times to enhancing patient outcomes, the stories published this year showcase the transformative power of collaboration, cutting-edge technology, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

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NHCPS Save a Life

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In the dynamic realm of emergency medical services, time is of the essence, especially when it comes to saving young lives in pediatric emergencies. Rapid and effective responses are essential for emergency response teams, particularly when dealing with critical situations involving children.

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Unitek EMT

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Emergency medical services personnel are the heartbeat of our emergency response systems, the guardians who rush towards chaos when others instinctively step back. Honoring and recognizing the extraordinary efforts of EMS professionals globally.

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Critical Care Scenarios

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Discussing the psychology of emergency response, team dynamics, and debriefing with Dan Dworkis, MD, PhD, FACEP. He’s the Chief Medical Officer at the Mission Critical Team Institute, a board-certified emergency physician, and an assistant professor of emergency medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC where he works at LAC+USC.

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Pulsara

MARCH 21, 2024

Started by the Texas A&M School of Nursing in 2008, the training has grown from a small event in the gym of a local church to a daylong disaster simulation involving more than 700 students, over 100 faculty and staff members, and numerous emergency response professionals.

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ESO

JULY 25, 2023

The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) is set to replace NFIRS by Q1 of 2025 – marking the biggest change to emergency response standard in the last 50 years. Fire Data System: An Introduction to the National Emergency Response Information System. On July 13, 2023, the U.S.

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Firefighters and EMS Fund

MARCH 23, 2023

Firefighters and EMS personnel are on the front lines of emergency response, putting their lives on the line every day to protect their communities. However, they can only do so much without adequate funding and resources. That’s why two vital U.S.

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First Responders Foundation

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Incorporation of local emergency services, hospitals, schools, and businesses into the planning process is vital. Through community workshops and meetings, Omaha residents can be educated about the plan, understand their roles, and how they can contribute to a cohesive emergency response.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

OCTOBER 24, 2020

* SGEM#275 : 10th Avenue Freeze Out – Therapeutic Hypothermia after Non-Shockable Cardiac Arrest The American Heart Association promotes the “ Chain-of-Survival ”.

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TIMER

JANUARY 17, 2022

Since an emergency is always uncalled for, and it can strike anywhere, acting appropriately at the moment can save a person’s life. Working on the front lines of medical emergency response, EMTs are responsible for providing life-saving care and transporting individuals to hospitals for more in-depth services.

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High Performance EMS

JANUARY 26, 2021

Unfortunately, the nature of emergency response is not nearly that easy, but that is not to say it is impossible to recognize useful patterns across both time and space.

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Gold Cross Ambulance Service

DECEMBER 1, 2022

That’s especially true in the field of emergency response. In life and in emergency response, you can do everything right and still end up wishing that things had ended differently. Despite our best efforts, things don’t always work out exactly as we had hoped 100 percent of the time.

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NVFC

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

.” “We are honored to give back in thanks to those that selflessly serve others and leverage our over 60 years of science and commitment to the fire service community in bringing trusted solutions to departments with limited resources,” said Stephanie Vrakas, NA emergency response segment leader at DuPont.

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ACEP Now

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A Call for Change: BERTs Just as rapid response teams have been created to attend urgently to medically decompensating patients in the hospital, Behavioral Emergency Response Teams (BERTs) have been created to rapidly identify and tend to a patient whose behavior is escalating.

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ESO

AUGUST 17, 2023

Public Health and Policy Decision Making: NEMSIS-compliant data can inform public health agencies and policymakers about trends in injuries, illnesses, and emergencies. This information can guide resource allocation, emergency response planning, and policy decisions aimed at improving community health and safety.

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Ingenious

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The INGENIOUS Final Event hosted also a Cluster Session to discuss the importance of developing state-of-the-art technologies to meet the needs of First Responders ensuring their safety and improving emergency response operations.

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The Skeptics' Guide to EM

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Cardiac Arrest: Pulselessness requiring chest compressions and/or defibrillation, with a hospital wide or unit based emergency response. JAMA 2017 * Population: Adult patients 18 years of age and older with an index cardiac arrest for which they received chest compressions.

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NCOAE

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Many EMTs work on a 911 emergency response ambulance. Sometimes that is with another EMT, or it may be with a higher-level emergency healthcare provider such as a paramedic. And each encounter has its own unique set of challenges to overcome. EMTs learn to think on their feet and adapt.

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The Overrun

AUGUST 17, 2022

15-20 times a day, we would head out in our vehicles in an emergency response. Worse, our moral injury would increase when during these “high volume” periods you would hear a BLS unit begin on the radio for any help with a sick person who needed an airway, or a pediatric near-drowning…and getting none. We would see maybe 2 patients.

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ESO

MAY 9, 2024

The National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) remains on track to be active by Q1 of 2025. NERIS is a modernized emergency response information system designed to consolidate data standards across the industry. On Ma y 2 , 202 4 , the U.S. In case you missed it, here’s a recap. What is NERIS?

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NVFC

MARCH 12, 2024

This includes championing and garnering support for key fire service legislation, including the establishment of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant programs, and serving in leadership roles with the Congressional Fire Services Institute, International Association of Arson Investigators, (..)

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NCOAE

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Emergency Dispatcher: Emergency dispatchers play a key role in the emergency response system. You may need some additional education or a few years of experience as an EMT under your belt for this one but having your EMT credentials is a fantastic way to get your foot in the door.

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