Closer than ever to a wireless broadband network for first responders.
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Urge your members of Congress to restore the Add-On Payments!
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All 50 states, D.C., and two U.S. territories have officially "opted in" to FirstNet
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Bill authorizes $750 million each for FIRE and SAFER grant programs. Sunset date: 2024
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Tax cut bill: What's in it for fire and EMS
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EMS personnel responding to overdose patients and other opioid-related calls are especially at risk.
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Recently, volunteer firefighters and leaders of all ranks across Connecticut met at the Branford (Conn.) Fire Department, to share information about the financial and training opportunities available statewide to volunteer departments.
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Pay-per-call programs can benefit volunteer and combination fire departments with their firefighter recruitment and retention efforts. They can also create significant liabilities for local governments when those programs are not FLSA compliant. The IAFC has resources to help departments be FLSA compliant.
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A quick round-up of recently posted fire and emergency service leadership positions in the IAFC Career Center.
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Firefighters and EMS providers should all become familiar with Narcan and consider carrying it in their EMS bags.
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