Politics

NHTSA Office of EMS urges first responders to prepare for potential unrest

Federal officials recommended reviewing resources on situational awareness, communication and preparation of personnel and apparatus ahead of the upcoming inauguration

Fire Chief Marc Bashoor addresses the constitutional crisis facing America

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In the wake of the Capitol protests, it’s vital to reflect on our commitment to community and country

‘A zero-fail mission’ – Why one firefighter risked it all to build a better fireground

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IDEX Fire & Safety

An unlikely inspiration, an audacious goal and a willingness to sacrifice money and career led to a breakthrough in pump operations

Fla. firefighter-paramedic photographed in Capitol arrested

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A charge of disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds was filed in the District of Columbia against Andrew Williams, a Sanford firefighter

Fla. FF under investigation for possible role in US Capitol mob

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The firefighter was reportedly photographed among the mob inside the Capitol and was placed on leave during the probe

Trump supporters storm US Capitol in deadly clash with police

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A woman who was killed by police was part of a crowd that was breaking down the doors to a barricaded room. Three other people died from medical emergencies during the protest

4 dead, explosives recovered connected to US Capitol breach

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One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police

Congress passes legislation to study impact of PFAS

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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ addressed in annual defense bill

1 N.Y. firefighter has expressed interest in city's $25K retirement incentive offer

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The offer to Ogdensburg firefighters was first set at $20K but was upped to $25K on Christmas Eve as an 'offering of good faith and reconciliation' following a month-long debate about staffing

Congress passes massive spending bill that helps fund fire, EMS programs

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The Consolidated Appropriations Act does not include COVID-19 aid for state and local governments, but does include provisions to help fire and EMS

116th Congress adjourns with mixed results for first responders

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Coronavirus response dominates Second Session; suicide, LODD benefits pass

Congress passes legislation to address PFAS chemicals impacting firefighters

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The Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act recommends additional research into PFAS in PPE and alternatives to PFAS foam

'All disasters are local,' except for when they're not

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It's time for a national response to our national emergency

Congressman Peter King named CFSI’s 2020 Legislator of the Year

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King was selected for his work on the front lines of many legislative efforts in support of America’s firefighters and EMS personnel

Report suggests Maine FD shift to 'high-performance' organization model

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An independent analysis of the Lewiston Fire Department suggests modernizing its administrative and promotional structure, expanding training and addressing a less-than-ideal dispatch call time