You’re all ready for your shift today: Your gear bag is packed, you’re caught up on sleep, and while you were off duty you got a couple good workouts in. But if you’re like more than 80% of firefighters, there’s something very important you’re forgetting: water. Just like in firefighting, water is essential for body […]
6 Virtual Fundraisers to drum up Community Support
Whether you’re trying to fund a new ambulance or stock the pantry, use these tips to engage with your community remotely Though public safety is a vital part of the community, there is a possibility that budget cuts are imminent as many local governments are facing the financial impact of COVID-19. While some areas are […]
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 […]
How Volunteer Leaders can best serve their Members during difficult Times
Leading volunteers is an extremely difficult skill. And these days, the need for skilled leadership is even more challenging. The risk to our firefighters’ long-term health and welfare has increased exponentially in the era of COVID-19. The coronavirus contagion increases the threat to all public safety personnel, but it can be extremely concerning for volunteers. […]
FEMA releases Exercise Starter Kit to help Agencies conduct COVID-19 Transition Workshops
WASHINGTON — FEMA has released an Exercise Starter Kit to help agencies transition into returning to full operations. The kit includes sample documents for organizations to conduct workshops and tabletop exercises to examine their readiness for a range of threats and hazards while reconstituting operations. The workshop materials build on the White House’s “Guidelines for […]
Using the Critical Care Decontamination System (TM)
The shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is posing a tremendous challenge to the U.S. healthcare system and first responder communities. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued several Emergency Use Authorizations for vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilizer systems to be used to decontaminate N95 respirators. The COVID-19 […]
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