Body Armor
Bills highlight the violent line-of-duty death of FDNY EMS Capt. Alison Russo-Elling
The St. Paul Fire Foundation stated there are over 400 firefighters still needing ballistic vests
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls
Recent violent events have pushed Wake County officials to buy additional protection for first responders
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
“We try to be prepared for everything, and this is just another piece of that,” Battalion Chief Ryan Miller said
The decision was spurred by a “changing landscape” and more calls that increase the possibility of Portland FFs being involved with aggressive patients and bystanders
The role of fire and EMS personnel is changing and this extra layer of protection can save lives
The nonprofit has set a goal of $130,000 to go toward outfitting every city firefighter with body armor and helmets
As mass violence incidents grow in scale and frequency, firefighters face difficult questions related to protection efforts
Why ballistic protection is now a necessity, plus 5 steps for how departments can add body armor to their equipment cache
The Wilmington Fire Department plans to buy 60 vests for firefighter-EMTs responding to shooting or stabbing incidents
The “Invest in Vests” fundraiser raised enough money to buy 92 vests for firefighters, EMS personnel and police
Wheeling Hospital donated 12 vests worth about $9,000 to the Wheeling Fire Department
The purchase of the vests comes after the Jeannette Fire Department responded to two fatal shootings in two months
Assessing levels of protection, situations in which to don body armor, and active shooter policies and procedures
The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
Falmouth Fire Department purchased 25 armored vests and helmets, known as ballistics gear, which will be placed on fire trucks and in ambulances and provided to command staff
Tyran Young used an automated recording to call for help, and began shooting at the Sarasota FD ambulance once it arrived
With violence against paramedics and fire-rescue personnel becoming more frequent, training must include simulations of responding to “everyday” calls gone wrong
Aurora officials recommended buying ballistic vests for firefighters who are part of special tactical units weeks after a mass shooting
The St. Augustine Fire Department recently added a supply of body armor and helmets to each of their trucks
Miami Township firefighters and paramedics will use the ballistic vests on calls where there might be a weapon at the scene
The Mesa City Council voted to spend $262,000 on body armor for firefighters and paramedics
Fire Chief Samuel Peña said along with the usual firefighting dangers, the department “must now also consider protection against violent acts”
The ballistic gear allows firefighters and paramedics into the “warm zone” alongside law enforcement to quickly provide life-saving first aid
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