Sunday May 17, 2015 marks the beginning of National EMS Week and presents an opportunity to honor the men and women who deliver pre-hospital 9-1-1 emergency medical care throughout the United States. This vital public safety service is provided primarily by cross-trained, multi-role emergency responders who are based in our nation’s fire departments.
IFSTA and Project Paradigm (a private foundation) invite youth aged 7 to 18 to join The Paradigm Challenge, an annual competition to affect positive change in the world.
The first annual Challenge aims to generate new ideas to prevent injuries and fatalities from home fires – America’s #1 disaster threat.
The winning team will receive a cash award of $100,000.
Contact
Ed Comeau, Vision 20/20 Communications Director
413-296-1982
Free online courses launched focusing on Community Risk Reduction and fire prevention program evaluation measures
Courses developed by Vision 20/20 in partnership with IFSTA provide valuable information to nation’s fire service
Dear Alums and FPST students: This month’s AIHA Essential Connections has a news item about a NIOSH study concerning establishing collapse zones in structural fires. Their recommendations apply to everyday type incidents, not only major responses such as 9-11.
