An Interview with Leadership: Major Issues Affecting Firefighters in 2019
We recently had a chance to sit down with the board of directors of Firefighters and EMS Fund to discuss some of the major issues
Suicide: The Leading Cause of Death for Firefighters
Firefighters and EMTs face many dangers while on the job. However, the number one leading cause of death for firefighters and EMTs is not related
PTSD and Mental Health a Growing Concern for Firefighters
One of the many challenges firefighters and first responders face as a result of their public service is post traumatic stress disorder. It is estimated
How Voter Turnout may have Affected Fire Department Referendums in 2018
Last year in Wisconsin, two fire department referendums, that would have increased spending for local fire departments, illustrated how timing and population size can have
Cancer in the Fire Service a Growing Epidemic
Firefighters face many dangers on the job. However, what many people may not realize is that fire itself may not be the deadliest danger firefighters
The Effects of Firefighting on Cardiac Health
We recently covered the sobering statistics of firefighter line of duty deaths in 2017. On total, 91 firefighters died in the line of duty in
Firefighters and EMS Fund Releases 2018 End of Year Report
MCLEAN, Virginia – Just a little over one year ago, Firefighters and EMS Fund was formed. In April 2018, the organization attended its first conference,
2017 Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths Report Released
The U.S. Fire Administration recently released its annual firefighter line of duty deaths report. The numbers cover line of duty deaths (lodd) from 2017. In
Approved Pay Increases for Houston Firefighters Now in Doubt
In November 2018 in Houston, a ballot measure known as Proposition 8 sought to increase pay for the city’s firefighters on par with first responders
Firefighters and EMS Fund 2018 Year-End Report
2018 is coming to a rapid close and the Firefighters and EMS Fund spent some time after the midterm elections reflecting on our past and
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