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Learn how US fire departments are adopting EU tools and tactics to have a safe, effective, and water efficient response to electric vehicle (EV) firefighting. Panelists from Cold Cut Systems: …
Join Chief Ed Mann, Director of Training and Education at Provident, as he leads a roundtable discussion on first responder suicide with Abigail Tidwell (Counselor at BHS), Amanda Gilliland, and …
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Firefighting requires specific physical training for peak performance on the fireground and proper recovery after to reduce physical stress and increase longevity. You’ll learn basic anatomy and physiology with job specific training to enhance performance…
Learn from Chris Pfaff, Lead Instructor and Owner of PHRT Hazmat & Rescue Instruction (HazmatAndRescue.com), on why lithium-ion batteries go into runaway, why the electrolyte is hazardous, and why other batteries are not as toxic…
Learn from Joe Bonanno, a FDNY veteran firefighter, graduate award winning chef, fitness trainer/nutritionist, and author, on how to eat, what to eat, and when to eat for maximum firefighter performance on the fireground, post-fire,…
The goal of this webinar is to discuss common acute and chronic sleep challenges, and specific strategies and tactics designed to promote optimal sleep and performance while on duty and at home. Join Anne Germain,…
The National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer is the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce the risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters. Learn from Alex Mayer (CDC/NIOSH/DFSE/FRB), Health Scientist at the Centers for…
This webinar will provide emergency responders with the current overview of Federal Standards and Guidelines and the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely interact with hybrid and electric vehicles.
In public sector, getting the goods and services you need to do your job can be a painfully long and complex process. Provident, underwritten by AXIS Insurance Company, is pleased to offer a range of…
This interactive presentation will discuss how politics impact not only the internal stakeholders, but also how external stakeholders and their support are affected by it. Emphasis will be placed on the attitude, practices, and steps…
This keynote presentation from Dr. Richard Gasaway, CSP, a retired Fire Chief and author of seven safety books, provides attendees with a working definition for situational awareness and explains how it is developed.
In this in-depth webinar, Chris Pfaff, Lead Instructor and Owner of PHRT Hazmat & Rescue Instruction (HazmatAndRescue.com), will discuss the toxic hazards firefighters face on the fireground, EMS calls, car accidents, and while conducting daily…
Leading Emergency Service Organizations can be a difficult task at times. Challenges coming from different angles can beat leaders down as they may want to simply go into “survival mode.” While this may seem OK…
Nationally known EMS experts Mike McEvoy & AJ Heightman explore the essentials of firefighter rehab, providing rehab when resources are limited, current best practices for medical monitoring, and updated science on hydration, cooling, rest, and…
In this in-depth webinar, Chris Pfaff from PHRT Hazmat & Rescue Instruction (HazmatAndRescue.com), will go over: Health & Physical Hazards of battery failure, types of Lithium-Ion batteries & chemistry, general concept vs. tactics (training vs.…
Learn from John Oates, CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute (IPSDI), an organization that enhances public safety through data science. He will show the various programs of IPSDI such as FireCARES, a Fire…
Chief Todd LeDuc (Ret.), MS, CFO, FIFirE, will address the unique occupational health risks that confront todays firefighters and fire service as well as best practices aimed at enhancing prevention and mitigating the preventable. Discussion…
Join Dr. Marc Kruse, Vice President of Research and Development for First Responder Behavioral Health, as he’ll offer specific, evidence-based interventions designed to reduce the impact of impaired sleep for individual first responders and discuss…
In this webinar, Chris Pfaff from www.HazmatAndRescue.com will go over the basic operation of air monitors, how the sensors work, and what do when it goes into alarm. He will also discuss tricks on how…
Learn from Heather Maykel, Director of Partnership & Program Development at DetecTogether, as she explains their mission relating to first responders, the 3 Steps Detect training, and other ways you can detect cancer early and…
Learn from Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Ph.D., MPH, CPPS, the Director of the Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends (FIRST), as she’ll talk about: SAVER Model Policies ready for implementation in your department now;…
Implementing new technology in a department can be challenging. Learn from Tom Louis, Enterprise Training Manager at First Due, as he’ll teach: When to consider transitioning to new software; How to create change agents to…
Learn from Spencer Cheatham, Fire Chief of the Town of West Point Fire Department in West Point, Virginia, as he asks the question, “Does your fire department struggle with recruiting and retaining quality volunteers?” If…
Emergency Medical Services in many locations across the United States are in crisis. EMS organizations at all levels are having trouble recruiting and retaining personnel. In addition, reimbursement for services isn’t keeping pace with cost,…
Suicide can be difficult to talk about. First responders die by suicide at a considerably higher rate than the general population and are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty.…
Join Rich Marinucci, Executive Director of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association, as he talks about the actions to look for that may cause firefighters some harm, as well as the necessary rehab involved relating…
In recent years, more studies have been done specific to women and cancer in the fire service. This all women panel will discuss those findings and what studies are on the horizon. They’ll talk about…
Join us for our first full panel webinar as Chief Mann talks with other Captains and Chiefs from around the U.S. discuss Volunteer/Career Combination Fire Departments. They’ll tell their stories on how combination departments became…
A key element of safe fire apparatus vehicle operations is an understanding of total stopping distance and the unique issues associated with air brakes. Join Chris Daly, author of “Drive to Survive: The Art of…
Protecting first responders on our highways is critical. Jack Sullivan, Director of Training for the Emergency Responder Safety Institute, will bring his expertise to discuss roadway incident operations. Jack will reinforce the needs for blocking…
The science has shown that firefighters are at higher risk for developing certain types of cancer. As a result, there are numerous cancer reduction practices that individuals and fire departments should take. Join Chief Ed…
Nationally the volunteer fire service faces challenges with recruiting and retention. Don’t miss this webinar with Chief Ed Mann and panelist Tiger Schmittendorf, VP of Recruitment & Retention Services for First Arriving, as they focus…
So far this year, there have been a significant number of fire and rescue vehicle rollovers. To shed light on ways to prevent rollovers and improve your department’s driving safety practices, don’t miss this free…
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