Why There is a Volunteer Firefighter Shortage
Nearly 7 in 10 firefighters in the United States are volunteer firefighters. If you live in almost any small town in America, your local fire
Where Firefighters Are in Highest Demand
The fire service profession has changed significantly over the past few decades. Since 1985 fire incidents have dropped by 50%. Firefighters are doing a lot
Local First-Responders are a Key Component to the Nation’s Response Framework
Most of us remember all too clearly the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001. The scenes of carnage and unspeakable tragedy are forever etched into
Key Facts About the Fire Industry
America’s firefighters are the first line of defense against natural disasters, terrorist attacks and of course, fire emergencies. Over the years, the fire service industry
US Firefighter Fatalities
While at the NFPA 2019 conference we attended an education session regarding US firefighter fatalities presented by Rita Fahy and Kurt Floyd. In 2018 there
Impact and Importance of Preventative Health Screenings
At The NFPA 2019 conference we attended an information session regarding firefighter health and wellness presented by Todd LeDuc. Assistant Chief, Broward County. This session
2019 Fire-Rescue International Round-up
With FRI 2019 in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to reflect on our four-day experience among the international firefighting community. August 6th began with attending
Fire-Rescue International: Symposium Recap
Firefighters and EMS Fund had the pleasure of once again attending the Fire-Rescue International conference, held this year in Atlanta, GA. Fire-Rescue International, or FRI,
NFPA Day Two Issues: Firefighter Decontamination Practices
While visiting San Antonio for the NFPA 2019 conference we attended an educational session centered around the importance of good firefighter decontamination practices. This educational
NFPA Conference & Expo (2019)
Firefighters and EMS Fund is proud to have attended the National Fire Protection Association‘s (NFPA) conference and expo. We landed in San Antonio on June
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