Attracting and hiring the right candidates is an uphill battle in today’s job market, especially in emergency communications where small candidate pools were already the norms. In order to attract quality candidates and hire them onto our team, we have to look for ways to use what we already know and think outside the box. We’ll cover some of the tried-and-true methods as well as new ways to get candidates in the door.

This webinar will focus on the impact of the significant stressors experienced by first responders and how these stressors directly impact metabolic functioning. A central focus on this training will be on HPA-Axis Dysfunction and how chronic stress breaks down the very system in the body needed for a healthy stress response. Symptoms of metabolic dysfunction and HPA Axis Dysfunction will be discussed, as well as behavioral changes and medical...

Fire-Rescue EAST (FRE), drawing from thirty-six states and Canada and with the participation of national fire rescue organizations, has become the premier fire/emergency services exposition and educational event in the Southeast. The first show of the year, FRE is held prior to fire department budget preparation allowing decision-makers the opportunity to see the latest products and services before they prepare their budgets. The exhibits and...

First responders are often encouraged to engage in physical activity as a means of maintaining physical health and physical agility for their respective work duties. However, seldom is there a discussion about the significant benefits physical activity has on mental health and emotional wellness. This webinar will focus on the impact of physical activity on the brain and subsequent neurochemical changes that directly impact emotional well-bein...

Please join us for our 2-day training academy! Academy Features and Benefits Excellent opportunity to prepare for the Pro Board Incident Safety Officer Certification exam. Up-to-the-minute information on Incident Safety Officer challenges and trends Designed to addresses spirit and intent of NFPA 1521 (2015 ed.), Chapter 5, Incident Safety Officer Provides KSA’s for Reading Buildings, Reading Smoke, Risk Assessment, Hazardous Energy, and...

*Registration for WUI 2021 will open in August 2021. With more fire in the wildland-urban interface, greater all-hazard challenges taxing our resources and no expectation of change soon, it’s critical to come together to discuss the issues impacting our industry. The WUI Conference brings together firefighters, researchers and leadership at the local, state, federal and tribal levels to collaborate on emerging issues and educate wildland...

*Registration opens mid-summer! Please check our website for further details. The leadership training available at this symposium will help you address the unique needs of volunteer leadership in your department. The networking opportunities give you the chance to share ideas and solutions with colleagues from all over the country. The vendors attending can help departments of any size, giving you the tools and equipment necessary to ensure ev...

Take your ability to create and maintain an electrically safe workplace to a higher level with NFPA® online training that replicates the experience of classroom learning. Whether you are an employer responsible for protecting personnel or an employee tasked with identifying and addressing electrical hazards, it is vital you have the knowledge and skills to help ensure everyone on the job gets home safe. NFPA 70E®, Electrical Safety in...

Receive an in-depth overview and live virtual instruction in essential requirements for life safety and hazard mitigation in the built environment. NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, is referenced by countless industries, organizations, departments, and professionals across North America and around the world to help reduce the risks of fires and improve building and life safety. Regardless of job function, NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2021),...

Allowing tactical paramedics to make entry with SWAT and law enforcement tactical units is becoming increasingly more popular around the world. Lives are being saved with medical personnel present to perform lifesaving treatments within seconds of injury. TEMS providers and conventional EMS have different care priorities while seeking similar outcomes. EMT and paramedic training programs do not comprehensively address law enforcement operation...