Fire Protection Publications (FPP) is seeking applications for the position of IFSTA/FPP Training Specialist (Sales Associate). FPP is a department within the College of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology (CEAT) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) and is the headquarters of the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). As the world's leading publisher of high quality and technically accurate fire service training materials, FPP provides a vital service to the fire and emergency services.
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The purpose of this document is to provide a significant amount of information on sources of additional revenue for emergency medical and fire services organizations. It includes information on fund raising strategies, grant programs, and other potential revenue sources. The report was produced by IFSTA/Fire Protection Publications in 2012 under a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Fire Administration and is primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Health Affairs.
This report may be downloaded free of charge at: http://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa_331.pdf
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As a result of a cooperative agreement between FPP and the United States Fire Administration, research findings of emergency vehicle visiblity have been completed and a report published. This agreement was primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and their National Institute of Justice. The ability for civilian drivers to quickly recognize the presence of an emergency vehicle is a significant factor in reducing the chance of a collision. This report provides information on new technologies, methods, and materials for improving the visibility of all types of emergency vehicles.
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TIMS is a research project to develop technical guidance including training systems and programs for the fire and emergency services in traffic incident management systems for enhanced compliance with the US DOT Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
This project focused on determining the effectiveness of self-instruction as an educational methodology in promoting firefighter safety and health policies and practices within the volunteer fire service. Can self study increase knowledge and change attitudes related to volunteer firefighters and their volunteer fire department?
The research design involved pre- and post surveys, with both treatment and control groups, using volunteer firefighters from five states. The survey focused on issues of firefighter safety, from both a department policy standpoint, as well as, specific individual safety behaviors.
September 24, 2015
During the General Session of The International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) 82nd Annual Validation Conference, the 2015 Everett E. Hudiburg Memorial Award For Outstanding Achievement in Fire Service Training was presented to Kevin Roche, Assistant to the Fire Chief, Phoenix Fire Department (retired) and Managing Partner, FACETS Consulting, LLC.
Influencing EMS…The ACA Is Here
By Chief Dennis Compton
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is being implemented across the country. The implementation has already started and brings challenges and opportunities to Fire Service-Based EMS Systems. There is urgency to the decision points presented in this major shift in EMS. But where, when, and how are leaders across the full spectrum of the fire service addressing them? Implementation may vary from state to state, urban to rural, etc., regarding some specific ACA elements, but there are also consistencies nationally that have clearly emerged:
• Partnerships between hospitals and the medical community at-large are strengthening.
• Fire Service-Based EMS service-delivery options are becoming more enhanced.
• New health care and revenue models are developing.
Last Updated: September 24, 2020
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About the Award
Fire is Everyone’s Fight™ is designed to unite the fire service and many others in a collaborative effort to reduce home fire injuries, deaths and property loss. It invites fire departments, safety advocates, community groups, schools and others to rally behind a common and compelling theme. USFA and its partners will communicate and reinforce key lessons across many proven fire safety and prevention initiatives and programs.
