Carcinogenic PFAS Flame Retardants Likely Used in Massive Chemtool Fire (Rockton, IL)
In the early morning hours of June 14th, a massive explosion took place within a Chemtool factory located in Rockton, Illinois. It would take two
July 2021 News Roundup
The mission of Firefighters and EMS Fund is powerful! This month we released a short video that explains how Firefighters and EMS Fund works. The
The Wildfire Diaries Show: Experiences of Wildland Firefighters from Around the Globe
Watching a hazy red sunset in the Northeast in July is a stark reminder that summer can bring more than just beach weather and summer
How the Firefighters & EMS Fund Works
Perhaps you are familiar with our organization and would like to brush up on what we do. Or perhaps you would like to share our
June 2021 News Roundup
Wildfire season is upon us. Firefighters face challenges during the season and many more even after the fires are gone. They need more support and
Aiding Wildland Firefighters from Our New California Field Office
For years, wildfires in the United States have persistently gotten longer, more destructive, and resulted in untold damages to both property and life for those
May 2021 News Roundup
This month we launched a new video that explores the effects of Covid-19 on first responders over the last year. The toll has been huge and is
Firefighters and EMS Fund Attends Congressional “Hill Day”
This year the Firefighters & EMS Fund had the honor of participating in meetings with some of our nation’s Congressional offices as part of Hill
April 2021 News Roundup
Things may seem to be changing with the rollout of the vaccine, but in the new world of Covid-19, the already perilous state of Fire
March 2021 News Roundup
2020 was a milestone year for Firefighters and EMS Fund. Nile Porter reflected on all the organization’s successes in his 2020 Executive Director’s Report. In his
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