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Updated: 6 years 32 weeks ago

Current events and issues: An emerging EMS concept - Community paramedicine

Tue, 05/23/2017 - 00:00
EMS Week is a good time for your fire/EMS department to consider the possibility of starting a mobile integrated health/community paramedicine (MIH/CP) program in your community. A recent study indicates that MIH/CP programs may prevent congestive heart failure readmissions, reduce EMS frequent-user transports, and reduce emergency department visits.

Current events and issues: Homeowner participation in wildfire mitigation projects

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 18:30
What factors influence homeowners to participate or not participate in cost-sharing programs to lower their property's wildfire risk? Researchers and the West Region Wildfire Council recently teamed up to find the answers.

FEMA asks for comments on NIMS draft documents

Fri, 05/12/2017 - 01:00
The Federal Emergency Management Agency requests your feedback on five National Incident Management System (NIMS) documents designed to enhance interoperability and the effectiveness of mutual aid.

FEMA asks for comments on NIMS draft documents

Thu, 05/11/2017 - 21:30
The Federal Emergency Management Agency requests your feedback on five National Incident Management System (NIMS) documents designed to enhance interoperability and the effectiveness of mutual aid.

New report: Fire in the United States (2005-2014)

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 22:30
This free report presents a statistical overview of fires in the U.S. from 2005-2014, with a detailed focus on 2014. Fire in the United States is available for download only (PDF, 4.5 MB).