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Results from a survey showed that most departments wish they had additional resources to help prepare and deliver company-level training
Educating firefighters about autism awareness can help them identify behaviors and special needs in victims that may require modifications in their response
Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders
Support colleagues to neutralize the negative effects stress can have on firefighter mental and physical health
The FireRescue1/Fire Chief Editorial Advisory Board reflect on firefighter safety, apparatus training, and supporting each other so everyone goes home
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