In the past, customer service was taught at the fire station and learned on the job by observing senior firefighters. However, this is doing the firefighter and the community a disservice.
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The National Scope of Practice Model 2019 has key areas that could affect EMS operations in your fire department. Here are some highlights of changes from the previous Scope of Practice Model.
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First responders and safety experts meet in Baltimore to discuss issues facing LEPCs across the nation.
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Led by the NFF and supported by major labor unions and veterans’ organizations, we are asked to fly the Flag of the United States of America in a show of unity, democracy and civility on Flag Day.
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New mobile app gathers valuable physical and behavioral health data to help firefighters battle occupational disease. NFORS Fire Fighter Exposure Tracker was developed through a partnership with The IAFF, IAFC, Metro Chiefs, International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI) and other fire service organizations.
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If passed by the Senate, it would allow volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to receive property tax-based incentives and up to $600 per year.
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New reimbursement opportunities coming for fire/EMS agencies
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Learn how Hanover utilized federal grants to implement wearable technology to study firefighter health and wellness, implement data-driven decisions based on those results.
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The IAFC is pleased to again partner with international film and broadcasting company WebsEdge as the exclusive provider for IAFC TV at Fire-Rescue International (FRI).
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IAFC leaders are in Washington this week to raise awareness on Capitol Hill about federal funding and legislative priorities important to IAFC members and the entire fire and emergency service.
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