A Dangerous Job: Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths

A Dangerous Job: Firefighter Line of Duty Deaths:

The fire service profession is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. When firefighters sign up for duty, they selflessly take on the risk of severe injury and death to serve and protect those in their communities. In 2017 alone, 60 firefighters lost their lives in the line of duty according to the […]

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5 Traits Every Firefighter Needs to be Successful

5 Traits Every Firefighter Needs to be Successful:

The fire service profession is not for the faint of heart. It takes a special type of person to be a firefighter with a very particular set of traits. Here are five traits every firefighter needs to be successful on the job. 1. Physical Fitness Not just anyone can be a firefighter. It takes commitment […]

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Firefighters and EMS Fund to Attend Fire Department and Instructor’s Conference International in Indianapolis

Firefighters and EMS Fund to Attend Fire Department and Instructor’s Conference International in Indianapolis:

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – Firefighters and EMS Fund will be attending Fire Department and Instructor’s Conference International in Indianapolis on April 8-13, 2019. FDIC International offers 34,000+ fire and rescue professionals from 65+ countries around the world. They will learn and share with their peers through hallway conversations and recharging passion for the industry. Those who […]

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Legislation to Watch in 2019

Legislation to Watch in 2019:

Firefighters and EMS Fund was founded to be a voice for America’s firefighters and emergency service professionals in the political process. Since most public policy relating to firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) originates at the local level, we are always watching for local ballot measures that impact these brave public servants. Here are a […]

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Is Firefighter Gear Causing Cancer?

Is Firefighter Gear Causing Cancer?:

Firefighters are some of the bravest men and women on the planet. Their job each day is to be ready and available to rescue people and extinguish fires that threaten people, property, and the environment. In order to do this great work, it’s important that firefighters have the proper equipment necessary to keep them safe […]

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New Advisory Committee Member and Volunteer Firefighter Shows Compassion for the Firefighter Field

New Advisory Committee Member and Volunteer Firefighter Shows Compassion for the Firefighter Field:

Executive Director Nile Porter sat down with Green Leaf volunteer firefighter and Firefighters and EMS Fund board member, Kyle Johns, to get his take on the job and what the most pressing issues are in the industry. Q & A with new advisory committee member and Volunteer Firefighter Kyle Johns Nile Porter, Executive Director Q: […]

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An Interview with Leadership: Major Issues Affecting Firefighters in 2019

An Interview with Leadership: Major Issues Affecting Firefighters in 2019:

We had a chance to sit down with the board of directors of the Firefighters and EMS Fund to discuss about major issues affecting firefighters in 2019. One issue we asked the board was on the training and certification of firefighters. Nile Porter, Fire and EMS Fund Executive Director, discussed the challenges he faced while […]

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