Category: Industry Resources

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Mutual-aid agreements: Mission-critical to rural public safety (Article Review)

  Interagency relationships help solidify the infrastructure of small communities Date Published: Jul 26, 2021 Original Author: John Metzger Source: FireRescue1.com Article Link:  https://www.firerescue1.com/mutual-aid/articles/mutual-aid-agreements-mission-critical-to-rural-public-safety-Fx4SZV0NAZf3mH7N/ Mutual aid agreements hold a very valid place in the daily operations of many fire departments across the country – both in rural and even some

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Collective Letter to CMS in Support of Treatment in Place (TIP)

The IAFC last week sent the enclosed letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, pushing for immediate action on payment for Treatment In Place (TIP).  Authorized in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (PL 117-2), CMS does not seem to have prioritized this reimbursement.  Joining IAFC were

Emergency Triage, Treatment and Transport reimbursement model is a watershed moment in modern EMS

EMS leaders react to ET3, HHS reimbursement model that recognizes the value of community paramedicine and emphasizes quality and outcomes. Read full article by visiting EMS1’s website here.

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What is EMS 2020?

What is EMS? provides an introduction to EMS and is designed to help our communities, elected officials, and stakeholders better understand our profession. Click here to read full article produced by NAEMT. 

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21ST CENTURY FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

21ST CENTURY FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES Center for Public Safety Excellence Download Report  Watch Webinar In 2018, CPSE became an ICMA Presidential Level Strategic Partner, building on the historic connection between CPSE and ICMA. A current priority of ICMA is Research and Thought Leadership. This, coupled with CPSE’s mission of leading the fire and emergency service