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Articles for the fire and emergency medical services (EMS) providing information on professional development, emergent issues and critical emergency services sector infrastructures.

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### Procedural guidelines for special pathogens

Learn about the EMS Model Procedural Guidelines for Special Pathogens just released by the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center. Guidelines provide step-by-step instructions for EMS to incorporate in your policies and procedures.
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EMS, Hazmat, Health and safety, Training

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### Improving emergency vehicle lighting and visibility at roadway incidents

Learn about actionable research findings on emergency vehicle lighting and visibility at roadway incidents on a new Federal Highway Administration National Operations Center of Excellence webinar.
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USFA and OSHA presentation on the emergency response notice of proposed ruling

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Tactics for responding to alternative fuel vehicle incidents

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NHTSA updates the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria

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New evidence-based guidelines for prehospital airway management

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Preliminary After-Action Report: 2023 Maui Wildfire

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Results of first 2 National Institute of Standards and Technology studies on PFAS in turnout gear

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New guidance on emergency medical services use of lights and siren

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Rapidly removing an unresponsive firefighter from personal protective equipment

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The U.S. Fire Administration celebrates Black History Month

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration proposes to expand protections for emergency workers

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The importance of good grant reporting

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Responding to fires that include energy storage systems (ESS) are a new and evolving hazard

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DHS Science and Technology Directorate helps responders see through walls with DePLife

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Learn to take C.H.A.R.G.E. of battery safety

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Will C-THRU help firefighters navigate smoky indoor environments?

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New standard for firefighter personal protective equipment

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The transition to advanced encryption standard

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Integrating 911 and 988 services with innovative crisis response systems

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Minimize firefighting risks at strip mall fires

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NHTSA publishes data on ground ambulance crashes

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New research on inhalation exposures for wildland firefighters

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NIOSH releases advisory for response to chemical suicide incidents

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New performance measures for pediatric readiness

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Wildland fire lessons learned center launches enhanced website

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First responder guide for linking people to substance use services

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New EMS heattracker helps understand and reduce health risks

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ATF investigation report on lessons learned from 2 LODD

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New survey of emergency communications center personnel offers insight on the 911 profession

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FEMA's Mitigation Assessment Team releases first report in the aftermath of a wildfire

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AskRail for rapid access to rail car hazmat information

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Real-time heart health monitoring for firefighters

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Include everyone in wildfire safety and prevention efforts

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Tool for accessing data on fire risk and vulnerability

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Protecting houses of worship from targeted violence

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First responders need real-time hazmat information at rail incidents

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- Equipment and technology
Testing concludes on prototype hybrid fuel rescue truck

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NWCG standards for M-2002 fire shelters updated

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Study examines higher suicide rates among first responders

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USFA releases new manual on retention and recruitment

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Minimizing the effects of wildfire smoke

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- Equipment and technology
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Firefighting foams: PFAS vs. fluorine-free foams

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- Equipment and technology
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In-suit communications evaluation video

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- Hazmat
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New information on potential carcinogens in firefighter gear

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Start using ReportStruckBy.com... It could save your life

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Autism resources for first responders

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America Burning: 50 years of fire safety and prevention

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- Training
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2023 Wildland fire safety training annual refresher

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- Data
- Equipment and technology
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CBRNResponder: FEMA's one-stop shop for CBRN incident management and data sharing

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- Equipment and technology
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- Health and safety
2023 Firefighter Safety Stand Down: Lithium-ion batteries

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- EMS
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Reducing first responder occupational exposures to opioids

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- Wildfire and WUI
Management of large wildland fire incidents

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- Equipment and technology
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Wildland fire shelter safety warning

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- Equipment and technology
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Immersive learning: an important part of fire service training

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- CRR
- Planning
Sustainable energy and conservation solutions for fire departments

Current Issues

- Funding
You'd be surprised how simple it is for your fire department to get grant money

Current Issues

- Equipment and technology
- Hazmat
- Health and safety
Fire and EMS: Be alert for alternative fuel vehicle conversions

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- CRR
- Wildfire and WUI
Fire protection engineers: Key players in solving the wildland urban interface fire problem

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- Health and safety
Help reduce firefighter cancer: Join the National Firefighter Registry

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- Fire investigation
President Biden signs legislation to investigate major fires

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- EMS
- Health and safety
Increasing the focus on fire and emergency medical services behavioral health

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EMR - ISAC: Making vital, timely, actionable emergency services sector information easily accessible

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- Planning
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Mitigating losses incurred by vulnerable populations during wildfires

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- CRR
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Protecting structures from wildfire embers and fire exposures

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Celebrating Pride Month

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Protecting people who live or work in high-rises

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