Expanding Residential Sprinkler Ordinances Critical for Fire Service Professionals
One of the most critical public policy issues facing the fire service today is the implementation and expansion of residential sprinkler ordinances in the states.
Rethinking Firefighter Rules of Engagement at Vacant Building Fires
Recently, we covered how new building methods and materials are making structural fires more dangerous. New synthetic building materials and cost-cutting building methods all contribute
Firefighters and EMS Fund Attends 2019 FEMSA/FAMA Conference
Representatives from the Fire and EMS Fund were in attendance October 9 – 11 at the annual FEMSA (Fire and Emergency Manufacturers and Services Association)
Poor Construction Standards Leading to Frequent Fires
Firefighters face countless risks on the job, and new reports are showing that they may be at more risk than ever before as a result
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
Firefighters and EMS Fund Attends 2019 FEMSA/FAMA Annual Conference
Firefighters and EMS Fund, a national political organization, announced this week that it will be attending the FEMSA/FAMA Annual Conference October 9-10, 2019 in Toronto,
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
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