While proper cleaning and decontamination of fire apparatus and other equipment is not a new need, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought special attention to its importance. Fire and EMS agencies across the country are looking for effective and efficient ways to keep their crews safe. Concerns of transmitting COVID-19 are also shared by public officials, […]
MA FD uses Biometric Rings to assess when FFs are ‘Run Down’
DUXBURY, Mass. — A small town in Massachusetts is pioneering a way to better protect firefighter across the country. The Duxbury Fire Department on Friday announced that it became the first in the country to provide its members with biometric rings. “I just wanted to give the men and women another tool to keep them […]
National Volunteer Fire Council releases Behavioral Healthcare Provider Directory for Emergency Responders
The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC), in partnership with the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) and the American Psychological Association (APA), has released a new directory of behavioral health professionals that are equipped and ready to help firefighters, EMS providers, dispatchers, and rescue workers. Emergency responders are at risk of many behavioral health concerns, including […]
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