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

Firefighters and EMS Fund

This landmark bill aims to protect firefighters, emergency medical service providers, and law enforcement officers from workplace retaliation when they speak out about job-related safety […] The post Protecting Firefighter Free Speech: What S.1247 1247 Means for Public Safety appeared first on Firefighters and EMS Fund.

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EMS & Public Safety Agencies Must Reevaluate Marijuana Use Policies In Light of Florida Court Ruling in Firefighter Medical Marijuana Employment Case

American Ambulance Association

The post EMS & Public Safety Agencies Must Reevaluate Marijuana Use Policies In Light of Florida Court Ruling in Firefighter Medical Marijuana Employment Case appeared first on American Ambulance Association. This content is for AAA members only. Please either Log In or Join!

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SGEM#473: Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind – Midazolam or Ketamine for Acute Agitation in the Pre-Hospital Setting

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Prior to that, he received a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree emphasizing Environmental and Occupational Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, School of Public Health, while serving as a firefighter/paramedic in the Chicago suburbs.

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Download the 2025 Issue of Firefighter Strong

NVFC

The digital version of the NVFC’s annual Firefighter Strong publication is now available here. The post Download the 2025 Issue of Firefighter Strong appeared first on National Volunteer Fire Council. Plus, find a crossword puzzle to test your knowledge of these topics.

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Marshfield, WI Approves Public Safety Referendum: What It Means for Firefighters & EMS

Firefighters and EMS Fund

Through a referendum, they passed an initiative that will restore the county’s firefighter and paramedic staffing levels.

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Grand Blanc Township (MI) Weighs Using Police, Firefighters as EMS Responders

JEMS

Six township firefighters are already enrolled in a medical first responder course provided by the state of Michigan. I’m trying to get as many of our firefighters medically trained as we can to get certified, at least to the medical first responder level so we can start providing that level of care to the township,” Jent said. “I’m

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How Memphis Fire Department Cracked the Code on Recruitment and Retention

JEMS

Rethinking the Recruitment Model—People Hire People Memphis Fire and Rescue shifted recruitment responsibility from traditional human resources personnel to firefighters and firefighter-paramedics deeply embedded in the culture. Key Takeaways 1.