Communications

Quick take: 4 steps to working from home success for ambulance service support staff

Working from home is the new normal for support staff: Lifestyle, office setup and HIPAA are key factors for being productive and compliant in the home space

Banners displayed on Ohio bridge pay tribute to emergency dispatchers

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The "thin gold line" banners were installed in observance of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

3 things firefighters need to know about wellness programs

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A successful wellness program can improve overall health and reduce costs, and it should include physical fitness, stress management and mental health elements

3 Ohio public safety agencies no longer revealing number of personnel tested positive for COVID-19

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The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff's Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel

COVID-19: How leaders can best serve through the new unknown

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Key principles to help you manage and support members through COVID-19 pandemic

What constitutes COVID-19 exposure and when to quarantine vs. isolate

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Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap

Firefighters learn through social media that they were exposed to COVID-19

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The three firefighters were not informed by the county health department or hospital that a patient they transported had died from the virus

FirstNet Authority names new executive director

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The First Responder Network Authority announced Acting Executive Director Edward Parkinson has been selected to lead the organization

Congress members, first responders hold press conference calling for T-band protection

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Lawmakers have proposed a bill that will prevent the FCC from auctioning off the band of spectrum used by first responders across the country

FDNY assistant chief fire marshal allegedly sent anti-Semitic text about Jewish FF

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Court papers filed last week say Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Durkin sent the texts about a subordinate in 2017

Accuracy is not optional: How one Oregon fire district keeps its AVL, CAD system and fleet working together for the fastest response times

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Clackamas Fire District No. 1 relies on mobile solutions from Cradlepoint to expand capabilities and ensure reliable connectivity, no matter the challenge

Chicago fire official orders no discussion of ambulance availability over radio amid scrutiny

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A paramedic and whistleblower called the commissioner’s order a “cover-up” amidst ongoing response time problems

4 Wis. FDs using GPS to determine response instead of jurisdiction

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The departments began last week using automatic vehicle locator technology to dispatch first responders based on which vehicles are closest to incidents

Iconic PIO reflects on evolution of fire service media communication

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Part 1 – Recently retired PIO Mark Brady details his career and the industry changes that impacted the PIO position

Iconic PIO offers advice for the evolving world of public information

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Part 2 – Mark Brady shares timeless tips for PIOs and reflects on three critical fire incidents

How to streamline inspections and access critical site information

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A mobile platform helps Indianapolis FD streamline inspections and stay on top of critical information that keeps firefighters and citizens safer and better informed