Fire + EMS Operations

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Elevator Rescue with Sam Clark

In this episode, Sam Clark addresses some of the challenges and risks of elevator rescues

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Paramedicine with Dave Bradley and Blair Tyndall

Community paramedicine is coming back to the forefront as ESOs are seeing the benefits of

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Water Rescue with Todd Stahl and Bryan Duquin

Water can be powerful and relentless. Although low in volume, water-related emergencies ar

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Creative Fundraising and Fidelity

Fundraising events are not just a way to raise money for an emergency services organizatio

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Changes in EMS

Evolutions in vehicle construction and safety, changes in procedures for PPE, emergency li

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Requirements vs. Recommendations

Intentional or unintentional, wrongdoing or a mistake made within an ESO makes for a bold

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Lessons Learned at VFIS

Be at the top of your game by following your organization's policies and procedures. Dave

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Rethinking Volunteer Retention and Recruitment

Volunteer recruitment and retention are among the top issues facing volunteer Fire and EMS

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Recruitment and Retention Using Social Media

"Keep your brand in your voice" as this is the identity of your department. Jenny Bragiel

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Ice Rescue

There is no such thing as safe ice. Although a low-volume occurrence, water and ice rescue

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Changes in the Fire Service

The Fire Service industry has undergone dramatic changes in the past decade - from trainin

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Risk Control for Mid-Level Management Update

In this episode, we revisit with VFIS Emergency Services Specialist Blair Tyndall and disc

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Beyond the Incident

"It's easy to focus on the negatives of an incident, but the positives are what you contin

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Situational Awareness

Situational awareness is a person's ability to perceive and understand what is happening i

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Wildland Fire Preparations

Wildland fires have increased in frequency and intensity in recent years. Taking steps to

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Sensory Processing Disorder(SPD) and Sensory Kits

First responders are accustomed to the bright lights and loud noises associated with an em

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Telemedicine Considerations for ESOs

Recent changes in payment policy have driven changes in EMS organizations, allowing for th

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Safety Culture Revisited - Roundtable

Standard Operating Guidelines (SOGs) are the foundation of an ESO's safety culture. Withou

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Responders Struck on the Roadway

Roadside safety starts with education. In this episode, we talk about responders being str

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De-Escalation Strategies for ESOs

First responders regularly deal with intense and emotional situations where the people the

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Value Added with Dan Naylor

Did you know, a large number of Glatfelter associates are actively involved or have previo

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Forming Productive Relationships with the Media

In today's society, your reputation can be destroyed at the speed of light. Dave Statter f

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Drones in the Emergency Services with Northwest Fire District

The use of drones, in emergency services imposes the need for ESOs to have a structured UA

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ESO Relationships with Government Officials

As changes occur within an ESO and in the community, departments may need to make adjustme

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Culture Change in Emergency Services

Maintaining a positive culture throughout an ESO must include building a culture of safety

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ResponderHelp.com

ResponderHelp.com is a valuable resource for emergency personnel, developed and administer

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Patient Handling for Emergency Responders

Patient handling is a complex task that emergency service organizations (ESOs) undertake e

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Drones and Other UAS in Emergency Services

Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, have become favored tools

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Firefighting Foam: Class B Foams and PFAS

Sr. Vice President of VFIS Client Risk Solutions Scott Harkins joins the program to discus

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Risk Control for EMS Mid-Level Managers

Risk Control for Mid-Level Managers is a program developed by John Kottmyer, Director of V

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Don't Risk It Podcast

Introducing the Don't Risk It! Podcast

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VFIS University with Maria Lichty

In this episode, Maria Lichty reviews some recent changes to VFIS University

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Hose Securement with VFIS Client Risk Solutions

In this episode, members of the VFIS team discuss the significance of hose securement

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History of VFIS with Randy Hess

In this episode, we talk with Randy Hess, former Director of VFIS Risk Control, about the historical impact of Client Risk Solutions on Emergency Services.

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