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With so many important issues facing the fire service, it’s useful to step back and review where things stand and where things are going. That’s the goal of ESO’s annual Fire Service Trend Report, which looks at current industry directions on key matters facing the fire service in America.
The 2024 version has now been released, and you can find it here.
“The ESO Fire Trends 2024 narrative unfolds with a strong focus on prioritizing mental health, refining recruitment strategies, navigating the ever-shifting environmental landscape and harnessing the potent force of data-driven insights,” the company said in announcing the report. “These upcoming trends not only confront pressing issues, but also signify a pivotal moment of evolution for the firefighting profession.”
Focus areas for this year’s report include:
- Prioritizing the mental health and well-being of personnel, including building comprehensive mental health programs, tracking critical incidents and promoting cancer prevention.
- A continued focus on retention and recruitment with measures such as improved budgets and school pipeline programs.
- A shifting environmental landscape, with growing demand for training and prevention efforts around the wildland urban interface and greater focus on green energy sources.
- Real-time, data-driven insights to impact change, including preparation for next year’s introduction of NERIS (the National Emergency Response Information System).
Download the free Fire Service Trend Report here. For more information, visit ESO.