April 2020 News Roundup
This month, the news was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on our communities, our economy, and our first responders. Fire & EMS departments
Opinion: Insufficient Resources Force First Responders to Face a Grim Reality
“Firefighters are not given [COVID-19] tests. We know we have it, so the people who are out there, you have to stay home. The EMS
2020 Bills and Legislation Impacting Firefighters and EMS
As the demand for emergency services across the country increases, so do the needs of our firefighters. One way to secure funding, protection, and attention
Why Your Vote Matters Now More Than Ever
Firefighters and EMS workers are on the frontlines of emergencies across the country, and we as a nation rely on their services to keep us
COVID-19 and First Responders: What You Need to Know
Firefighters and EMS workers are always prepared to dive into a crisis. In their industry, a call can range from natural disasters such as tornadoes,
Understanding the Role of A Fire & EMS Grassroots Movement, Now & In the Future
A man by the name of Walt Stoy, Director Emeritus at the Center for Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh described how his career
Help Us Stop House Bill 1372
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provide specialized medical care and life-saving transportation to tens of millions of US residents annually. Outside of hospital- and government-run 911
The Value of A Grassroots Movement: Why Firefighters & EMS Fund is Vital for Firefighters & EMS Personnel, Especially During This Critical Election Year
We hear the same story over and over: A fire department requests resources from the community they serve and protect. That same community sadly denies
Firefighter Behavioral Health and Wellness
At the end of a long day, many of us hang our hats at the door, and return home to decompress. Conflicts in the workplace,
Fire Department Funding: Where It Goes, and Where It Doesn’t
Fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) fulfill invaluable duties to their communities. In the United States, EMS agencies and fire departments respond to millions
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