• June 11: WHO upgrades H1N1 Outbreak to Pandemic Level 6.  Go to resources for fire and EMS officers: Resources > H1N1 Flu
• EMS Section presents awards at FRM:
  Heart Safe Community
  James O. Page EMS Achievement
• "Top 5 Challenges Facing Fire-Based EMS" by Deputy Chief Gary Ludwig (FireRescue1)
• Participate in the 2009 JEMS Salary & Workplace Survey. Details: Resources > Strategic Planning & Workplace Issues

Current Projects:

• Prehospital 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Response whitepaper
• More, go to Resources

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• Is a forum that addresses fire service based-EMS issues
• Provides guidance and direction to the IAFC board and membership on fire service EMS issues
• Represents fire service-based EMS issues to the federal government and other interest groups

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June 2009: EMS Education Standards

Subscribe: Fully Involved is a new, monthly podcast sponsored by the IAFC EMS. Each month, hot topics, news and current events affecting fire and EMS will be discussed by some of the leading professionals in the field. Details: Resources > Podcasts