The application period for the FY2016 First Semester of National Fire Academy resident classes closes in just 4 days on June 15. The first semester includes those classes scheduled from October 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016. June 15th is…
This free USFA report looks at after action reviews from major disasters of the past decade to gain insight into lessons learned. It identifies gaps and needs in first responder training and resources and presents solutions that serve to better…
The National Volunteer Fire Council and the International Association of Fire Chiefs are pleased to announce that the 2015 International Fire/EMS Safety and Health Week will be held the week of June 14-20. The theme this year is “Creating a…
Recent attacks and ongoing threats to law enforcement, military, and other government personnel by terrorist groups and homegrown violent extremists (HVEs) should remind all first responders of the potential to become targets of violence or to be called to respond…
One Career and One Volunteer Chief will be honored at FRI.Time is running out to submit your nomination for the IAFC's Fire Chief of the Year. This prestigious award, presented by the IAFC in partnership with Pierce Manufacturing, recognizes one…
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today announced with its agencies, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), a package of targeted actions that will address some of the issues identified in…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has assembled a variety of resources to assist emergency medical services agencies and other healthcare providers in preparing to care for patients with known and suspected ebola virus disease. Background Ebola and EV-D68:…
To help simplify and filter the huge amount of information currently circulating regarding Ebola, MERS and EVD68 the following three links are rcommended: Link to the CDC Ebola web page- http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/index.html This also contains information pertaining directly to EMS. CDC Link…