
Spring 2019 Director’s Update
Firefighters and EMS Fund is proud to begin 2019 by renewing our fight to support legislative initiatives that will benefit firefighters both on and off

A Dangerous Job: Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths
The fire service profession is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. When firefighters sign up for duty, they selflessly take on the

Firefighter Traits: Top 5 Traits to be a Successful Firefighter
The fire service profession is not for the faint of heart. It takes a special type of person to be a firefighter with a very

Firefighters and EMS Fund to Attend Fire Department and Instructor’s Conference International in Indianapolis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – Firefighters and EMS Fund will be attending Fire Department and Instructor’s Conference International in Indianapolis on April 8-13, 2019. FDIC International offers

Legislation to Watch in 2019
Firefighters and EMS Fund was founded to be a voice for America’s firefighters and emergency service professionals in the political process. Since most public policy

Is Firefighter Gear Causing Cancer?
Firefighters are some of the bravest men and women on the planet. Their job each day is to be ready and available to rescue people

Volunteer Firefighter Shows Compassion for the Firefighter Field
Executive Director Nile Porter sat down with volunteer firefighter and Firefighters and EMS Fund board member, Kyle Johns, to get his take on the job

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
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