October 2021 News Roundup
It was a tough year for wildland firefighters this year. The frequency and severity of fires played a tough toll on firefighters and their families.
September 2021 News Roundup
In May, the Florida legislature, at the behest of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, announced the inclusion of one-time Covid relief payments to the state’s teachers
3 Ideas to Reduce Assaults on First Responders & EMS Workers
In recent years a disturbing trend has been playing out across American cities: assaults on first responders and EMS workers. And the assaults are not
Despite Contentious Negotiations, Florida’s Frontline Workers Receive Covid Bonus
In May, the Florida legislature, at the behest of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis, announced the inclusion of one-time Covid relief payments to the state’s teachers
August 2021 News Roundup
Following a recent industrial fire, one long term concern for both local residents and the firefighters called in to battle the fire is the potential
Missouri & Minnesota Establish Cancer Funds for Firefighters
Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from cancer than the general
Carcinogenic PFAS Flame Retardants Likely Used in Massive Chemtool Fire (Rockton, IL)
In the early morning hours of June 14th, a massive explosion took place within a Chemtool factory located in Rockton, Illinois. It would take two
July 2021 News Roundup
The mission of Firefighters and EMS Fund is powerful! This month we released a short video that explains how Firefighters and EMS Fund works. The
The Wildfire Diaries Show: Experiences of Wildland Firefighters from Around the Globe
Watching a hazy red sunset in the Northeast in July is a stark reminder that summer can bring more than just beach weather and summer
Firefighters & EMS Fund Releases Explainer Video: “Here’s What Groups Like Us Actually Do for First Responders”
Alexandria, VA. – Political organizations like Firefighters & EMS Fund are still widely misunderstood and underappreciated for the work they do to support first responders
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