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• Campus response: Lessons learned from an active shooter exercise

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  Planning active shooter response training with police, fire, EMS and medivac helicopters is a complex and challenging task

• How to achieve operational uniformity with consolidated communication centers

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  Striking the balance between agency independence and operational synergy through conflict resolution, funding and governance

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  Free training to prepare rural/remote responders for hazmat incidents

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  The Fusion Center currently offers planning guides, online courses, and information about instructor-led trainings

• Public speaking: 3 things I learned from TEDx

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  Becoming an effective public speaker can elevate the success of your fire department, EMS crew or community paramedicine program

• Trending topics: Should paramedics have a degree?

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  The idea of requiring paramedics to earn a college degree is a hot topic among industry personnel, with national organizations weighing in

• 1 live-fire training incident, 4 viewpoints

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  Differing Near Miss reports show the value in after-action reviews to consolidate experiences and solidify lessons learned

• How a safer ambulance saved lives

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  After a high-speed collision, Kootenai County EMS System chief confirms lessons about designing and operating a safer ambulance

• Does a piece of paper make you a professional?

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  Requiring degrees for paramedics places undue burden on those entering the field and fire-based EMS training programs

• Rapid Response: Early incident command, multiple transport scenarios crucial to effective scene management

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  Latest shooting highlights need to stop debating and start implementing ballistic vest plans, protocols and distribution

• How your agency can succeed on purpose, together

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  Don’t rely on trinkets in a pool of piranhas to build a successful fire department

• Traumatic stress: Who counsels the fire chief?

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  Fire chiefs need to take care of themselves so they can better take care of their people

• How fire departments can better serve the elderly

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  It's easy for fire departments to poorly serve this growing demographic, but training can improve that

• 10 strategies for minimizing stress and anxiety in fire service leadership

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  Follow this map to resiliency to overcome challenges and find satisfaction in leading your fire department

• Confronting workplace bullying in the fire service

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  The IAFC Bullying, Harassment and Workplace Violence Prevention Task Group combats workplace bullying misconceptions and advocates organizational accountability

• 10 tips for managing EMS billing compliance issues in the fire service

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  Charting, internal audits and following OIG/Medicare rules and exclusions can prevent a costly audit

• Fire departments in crisis: Time to make some changes

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  Exploring combination, professional fire departments necessary to achieve safe, efficient firefighter staffing levels

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