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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers are Improving Emergency Response Guidance for Fighting Lithium-ion Battery Fires Per NTSB Recommendation
June 8, 2022
Updates on improving emergency response guidance for electric vehicles.
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Chief Michael O’Brian honored for excellence in fire and life safety
June 17, 2022
Individuals dedicated to saving lives & property through their work on code development, fire prevention practices and fire service leadership.
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Electric Vehicle Manufacturers are Improving Emergency Response Guidance for Fighting Lithium-ion Battery Fires Per NTSB Recommendation
June 8, 2022
Updates on improving emergency response guidance for electric vehicles.
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Preventing Electrical Fires - Vigilance & Cooperation Key to Future Risk Reduction
June 8, 2022
Preventing electrical fires
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Responding to Propane Incidents
June 7, 2022
While performing air monitoring of the structure for flammable gas there are a few items you need to remember to operate in a safe and efficient manner.
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IAFC Launches Whole Community Planning for Disaster Online Training
June 13, 2022
This course will provide information on why/how community organizations and others can participate in inclusive emergency planning processes to improve resiliency.
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Nominations Open for 2022 SHS Section Awards
June 1, 2022
Do you know a fire chief, chief officer or safety officer that sets the example? A person or an entire organization that is focused on personal safety and improving the overall health of our profession? Now is your chance to recognize and promote their efforts.
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Protecting Mental Health of First Responders
May 31, 2022
Behavioral health resources available for the mental health needs of responders.
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Monkeypox: What a Fire and EMS Chief Needs to Know
May 27, 2022
While outbreaks of this disease are rare, fire and EMS chiefs should be prepared for the rare instance of a monkeypox case in their community.
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The Good That Came from COVID
April 21, 2022
EMS has a new image, one that positions the career more holistically in the communities served.
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Pet Therapy Response Team; From 9-1-1 Dispatch to FD "Stress Relief" Visits
March 31, 2022
Fire & EMS departments across USA should consider starting Pet Therapy “stress relief” visits.
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Webinar: Making Positive Change During America's Heroin Epidemic
June 30, 2022
This webinar shares response efforts to substance use in a community and other collaborative initiatives between public health and safety.
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Presenters Wanted: WUI 2023
June 29, 2022
Wildland-Urban Interface Conference is looking for presenters for the 2023 education program!
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Fuels Reduction Project Grant Funding Available
June 29, 2022
A maximum of $10,000 per department is available to help departments cover the cost of department staffing, equipment rentals, and/or contractual services.
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