Posts Categorized: Insurance
While the issue of Electronic Medical Records and physicians seems a little off base for an EMS blog, the reality is that their use and adoption is occuring throughout all levels of healthcare. This includes the prehospital arena and intra…
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Victory! Nationwide Broadband Network
On February 17, the House and Senate passed legislation (H.R. 3630) allocating 10 MHz of radio spectrum in the 700 MHz band (commonly referred to as the “D-Block”) to public safety for the purpose of building a nationwide broadband communications net…
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DOE helps launch first responder training program, app for alt-fuel vehicles
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and West Virginia University's National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) launched a training program specializing in teaching first responders how to treat crashes involving hybrids, battery-electric …
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Out of Air Emergency (Last Chance Rescue Filter)
Out of Air Emergency The Last Chance Rescue Filter
You are in a dark, heat, smoke filled room, and you are taking your last breath. You think to yourself “now what?”. Your mind quickly goes to a check list of things to do. During this check li…
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Dispatcher Stress & Comfort
Dispatcher stress especially in an E-911 setting is something that is not accounted for in the manner that it should be. Personally I feel that proper stress management, incident debriefing, and insuring for the well being of our personnel is very short changed across the board in Emergency Services whether it's Police, Fire, EMS, or Communications.
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Location, Location, Location!
People are not educated in how their 911 systems work. They do not know what to expect when to call 911, they do not know what they’re supposed to do in an emergency and the biggest problem that I cannot fathom is that most people have no idea whatsoever where they are… So here are some tips on calling 911.
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A Convergence of Technology for Firefighter Training
Most online training deals with reading text and posting to discussion boards. However, on December 6th, 2011, that is about to change. The Open Fire Academy, International and Firefighter Radio are offering the first class that is both synch…
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Open Fire Academy Starts Affiliate Program Today
We want to get the word out about what we are doing to help better promote training to the fire service. If you are a website or blog publisher, we will pay you to promote the Open Fire Academy, International. Promoting our mission and efforts …
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Dispatcher 1 In Service
Welcome to Unit Calling Central! I'm Dispatcher One the author of this blog. I wanted to start by saying that it's been a process getting things setup but it's well worth it and Fire EMS Blogs is an amazing network that I'm proud to be apart of.
I…
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Congratulations to Our October Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to John Sawyers for being the winner of our October Giveaway. He won a $50.00 gift card to Amazon.com. Watch our Giveaways page for more coming up and earn rewards for participating on the Firefighter Radio. More to come!
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Automate, Outsource, or Absolute
While there are many aspects to the fire service that are absolutes, there are also some that can be addressed by other means. Think of how much time you spend a day doing administrative items that could be handled by other means. Consider what yo…
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How to Gain Control of Your Inbox
In this segment, we go a bit off topic to talk about email. All of us struggle to keep up with the daily overload of emails that we must deal with. Email can take control of your life. How many hours a day are eaten away trying to keep up with the influx…
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Webcasting the National Fallen Firefighter Ceremonies on FF Radio
If you are unable to attend the National Fallen Firefighter ceremonies this weekend, you can still watch all the events on Firefighter Radio. We will be simulcasting the ceremonies all weekend. Click the link below for schedule and to watch. …
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Calling the Mayday is Now on Facebook
The Calling the Mayday has become a foundational course for many departments. However, some still have not had the opportunity to take this important course. To help, the Calling the Mayday is now available via the Facebook platform. Taking the course if…
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Roundtable Discussion: Firefighter Stress and Mental Health
Hosted by William Jetter. Join BJ and his guest panel as they discuss the often hidden issue of the fire service... stress and mental health issues. They discuss the causes of stress, how does PTSD impact the firefighter, the impact of wellness prog…
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New Addition Coming to FirefighterRadio.com on July 1st
Firefighter Radio is about to welcome a new addition to our broadcasts. We have spent the past month finalizing what we feel will be a new innovation in the way you are doing firefighter training. While this will be a gradual launch... starting…
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Can Public Safety Ever Completely Trust “The Media”?
The terms public affairs, public relations, and ‘the media’ are synonymous with public safety. However, how many of us really know what these terms mean? Host Brett Hicks interviews our Guest Danny Chung on the influence(s) that public affair…
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Cleveland Fire Department’s Lt. Kevin Brady Survives Heart Attack, Sought Out Help
Instead of ignoring it he told a paramedic in the station who hooked him up to the monitor to discover he was having a heart attack.
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NYC Law Firm Throws Firefighter & Daily Show’s Jon Stewart Under The Bus!
SideCharlie.com has obtained a copy of the debut flyer that was provided inside the gift bags at the 2011 World Police & Fire Games fundraiser last week. The 8.5" x 11" handout depicts Firefighter Robert Keiley stricken with ailments as a 9/11 FDNY rescu…
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Snowbound Rigs
One rig needed a tow. Another struggled even with chains.
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VIDEO: Stockton Hockey Fans Honor Fallen Firefighter With Teddy Bear Toss
[fblike]Check out this video from last nights Stockton Thunder hockey game in California. The fans honored a fallen firefighter through their annual Teddy Bear Toss. In the Thunder’s sixth annual “Teddy Bear Toss” game, fans were invited to donate …
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Mayday Audio Of Baltimore County Firefighter Tragic LODD In Fire 1/19/2011
Firefighter Mark Falkenhan, 43, was killed last night after becoming trapped and calling a mayday during an apartmentment fire where he suffered massive burns. He leaves behind his wife and 2 children. He was a member of the Lutherville Volunteer Fire Co…
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Big Tree Volunteer Firefighter Dies After ‘Routine SCBA Training’
[fblike]WIVB in New York is reporting this morning tat a 26-year-old Big Tree firefighter passed away last night. The firefighter became ill during what the article calls 'routine SCBA training Monday evening at the fire hall. The firefighter was rushed …
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NY TIMES: FDNY Firefighter Roy Chelsen Recalled As A Leader On 9/11
[fblike]This past Sunday, FF Roy W. Chelsen of FDNY Engine Company 28 died as a result of multiple myeloma, a cancer that many link to his incredible work on 9/11. He is also the first firefighter to die after the signing of the 9/11 Health Law. Today in…
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Confined Space Rescue Training
A Great opportunity for Confined Space Training on a WWII Battleship
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