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Firefighter Cancer, Public Policy - Firefighter and EMS Fund

Cancer in the Fire Industry and a Lack of Public Policy

Updated: January 27, 2022 Cancer is the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths suffered by America’s firefighters, but the government, whether state or federal, has historically

You Know Who’s NOT Surprised by the Rampant Fire Station Staffing Woes Across The Country? Firefighters.

Much of the country is just now waking up to the dire state that fire departments are in currently. Article after article is appearing in

Solutions to Staffing Challenge for EMS - Firefighters and EMS Fund

Creative Approaches to the Staffing Challenge for EMS

Underfunding, burnout, and staffing reductions have been perennial problems that have plagued the emergency services industry. Covid-19 has unfortunately exacerbated these long-term obstacles to employee

Fire Chief Speaks Out After 3rd Levy Measure Fails - Firefighters and EMS Fund

Chief’s Opinion: I’m Watching Unchecked False Claims Cost Us Public Safety & Peace of Mind as Yet Another Levy Fails

For months, Firefighters and EMS Fund has been involved in supporting one fire district in Licking County Ohio, the Refugee Canyon Fire District. This district

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3 Ideas to Reduce Assaults on First Responders & EMS Workers

In recent years a disturbing trend has been playing out across American cities: assaults on first responders and EMS workers. And the assaults are not

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