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50th Annual EMS Week, May 19–25
Honoring Our Past. Forging Our Future.
May 19 – 25 marks the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week. The theme “Honoring Our Past, Forging Our Future” empowers us to remember the pioneers who made emergency medical services (EMS) what it is today and encourages us to face the future of EMS with their same tenacity and drive for excellence.
Health, Wellness and Resilience Day
Today we highlight the need to recognize and care for the health and wellness of EMS providers and patients and share ideas on strengthening resilience.
The USFA can help support your organization’s mission to achieve health, wellness and resilience with the following resources:
Important product recall notice
CHZHVAN Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Sold online at Amazon.com from August 2023 through January 2024 for between $18 and $59.
USFA announces effort to launch new fire information and analytics platform
The USFA is leading a national effort to develop and launch a new interoperable fire information and innovative analytics platform, known as the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS).
Guide to funding alternatives
Updated November 2023
This comprehensive resource tackles the challenges faced by EMS agencies and fire departments, providing vital information on funding sources, grants and alternative revenue options.
National Women’s Weekend Program at NFA
This annual 2-day NFA on-campus session is an educational opportunity for fire and emergency medical services personnel. This program strengthens a fire service community through education, personal networking, and a shared collegial experience.
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