Fire Departments Face Staffing Shortages
In November 2021, the Fire Chief of Wausau County, Wisconsin, Bob Bartek went in front of city officials to ring the alarm bells. “The public
Mobile Integrated Health (MIH), The Future of EMS Healthcare
Emergency service providers grapple with high volume 9-1-1 calls that don’t always constitute an emergency medical situation. With limited time and resources, unnecessary calls can
Evolving Emergency Response Models Can Save Money in Healthcare
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2022 – A Big Year for the Ballot Measure!
2022 is a midterm year, and national politics will take center stage. With people all across the country heading to the polls, 2022 will be
Cancer in the Fire Industry and a Lack of Public Policy
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You Know Who’s NOT Surprised by the Rampant Fire Station Staffing Woes Across The Country? Firefighters.
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Creative Approaches to the Staffing Challenge for EMS
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2021 Executive Director’s Report
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Chief’s Opinion: I’m Watching Unchecked False Claims Cost Us Public Safety & Peace of Mind as Yet Another Levy Fails
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Voting for Firefighters: Looking Back at Six Ballot Measures Between 2017-2020
Earlier this summer, Firefighters & EMS Fund compiled the second edition of its Fire Referendum Report. This report took a look at dozens of ballot
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