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Department of Labor seeks to expand, establish protections for today’s emergency response workers
December 22, 2023
Proposal to update standard and expand safety & health protections for emergency responders.
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Driving to Extend Ambulance Payments
April 15, 2021
Congress is considering legislation to preserve the ground ambulance extender payments. Chief should contact their members of Congress to urge them to support the bill.
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CMS Issues Repayment Notice
April 14, 2021
CMS is looking to recoup payments made to agencies under its Accelerated and Advanced Payments program from 2020
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FEMA Releases Audit-Related Guidance for Entities Receiving COVID-19 Public Assistance Funds
April 8, 2021
Fire and EMS chiefs are encouraged to review this document to help them maximize their cost recovery through the FEMA Public Assistance program while meeting all the reporting requirements.
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Ebola Resources Continue to Be Relevant
April 5, 2021
The IAFC encourages fire chiefs to review its recommendations for potential responses to Ebola patients
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Help Vaccinate America
April 2, 2021
Register for an opportunity to help distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to communities.
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Medicare Holds Claims Pending Congressional Action
April 1, 2021
Medicare announced it will hold claims until Congress delays pending rate cuts
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CDC Releases New Guidelines for Vaccinated Individuals
March 10, 2021
The CDC has released new guidelines for individuals who have received their COVID-19 vaccinations. Everyone is encouraged to review these guidelines and do their part to help control the spread of COVID-19.
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FEMA Releases 4 Emergency Medical Services Resource Typing Documents
March 10, 2021
Resource typing is a key component of NIMS and enables organizations from across the country to work together during incidents of all types and sizes.
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Your Role in Improving EMS Flight Safety
February 2021
After your call, the operator should assess the risks—such as weather, flight conditions, and which pilot is on duty—to determine if it’s safe to accept the flight.
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NHTSA Encourages First Responders to Review its Guidelines for Incidents Involving Electric of Hybrid Vehicles Following NTSB Study on Risks Posed by These Vehicles
February 22, 2021
Guidance for responders when responding to incidents including electric vehicles.
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International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Celebrates 106th Anniversary
March 1, 2024
Congratulations to the IAFF on their 106 years of service representing more than 343,000 career firefighters and paramedics.
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iDELP Chort 3 Announced
February 28, 2024
President John Butler announces the names of the individuals who have been accepted into the iDELP program as fellows in Cohort 3
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2024 Safety Stand Down Theme Announced
February 27, 2024
Fire Training: Back to Basics is announced as theme for Safety Stand Down, June 16-22, 2024
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