The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has just released a Safety and Health Advisory regarding junior firefighters.

Xylazine aka "tranq" is a powerful sedative approved for veterinary medicine in the US but is not approved for humans. It is being mixed with fentanyl.

CMS has a new centralized EMTALA complaint portal making it easier to report EMTALA concerns.

Officials credited a smoke inhalation drug for likely saving the life of a New York City firefighter who fell unconscious and stopped breathing while battling a house blaze on May 17, 2024.

Discusses general requirements of an emergency vehicle driver

USFA technical report TR-097 on the $15 million Sight and Sound Theater Fire and building collapse in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

USFA web article on how to create and support a diverse and inclusive workplace

This course is designed for new or less experienced state, local, tribal and territorial PIOs or those who have this role as a secondary function.

Assists in establishing & implementing emergency vehicle driver operator reqs

Provide a general overview of SOGs, the process for development and timelines for periodic review