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SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: What’s New At TSI?

November 19, 2024

SmartTech, Robotics, & the Future of Responder Health: learn what's new at TSI 2024 read more

U.S. House Passes Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)

November 19, 2024

The House passes legislation to increase the Social Security benefit for many career fire and EMS personnel and their spouses read more
Crash Responder Safety Week 2024: Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed

November 12, 2024

Help raise awareness for the motoring public and implement strategies to promote a culture of safety read more
IAFC Releases Resources for Incidents Related to the 2024 Election

November 4, 2024

Resources to help fire and EMS departments prepare for instances of civil unrest related to the 2024 election read more

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Once adopted, the REPLICA Interstate Compact will allow EMS personnel to continue caring for a patient, even if they cross state lines. Learn more about how REPLICA can help your fire department!

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PPACA

Passed in 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is bringing substantial changes to the fire service as both healthcare providers and employers.

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Response Considerations: Incidents Involving Crowds During the 2024 Presidential Election Period

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A Prepared and Resilient Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Strategic Plan Fiscal Years 2024-2027

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Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Professionals on Suspected Cases of Monkeypox

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Maximizing Incentives in EMS: Treatment in Place, Alternative Destinations, and Navigating Balance Billing Challenges

December 12, 2024

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This webinar will explore how EMS agencies can leverage emerging opportunities in Treatment in Place (TIP) and Alternative Destination of Care programs.

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Maximizing Incentives in EMS: Treatment in Place, Alternative Destinations, and Navigating Balance Billing Challenges
December 12, 2024

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Fire-Rescue Med 2025
May 6 - 7, 2025

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The IAFC EMS topic area focuses on fire-based EMS issues and policy, emergency response to epidemics/emerging diseases, firefighter rehab and more. The majority of our work is done by the EMS Section, which also hosts the annual Fire-Rescue Med conference to address a wide-variety of in-the-news and ongoing EMS issues.

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