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SUMMARY:Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be joining the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) at their 2023 their Annual Conference & Trade Show.  The event will be held from November 9th to the 11th. \nCome join industry leaders and the best industry’s vendors! You will have the opportunity to register for workshops which will be held on November 9th.  The workshops include but and not limited to: Hands-On Skill Challenge\, Critical Care\, First Responders Mental Health\, Honor Guard Clinic and more!  During the annual event there is also an opportunity to earn EMS and nursing credits! \nStop by and see us as we will have a table set up as a vendor.  We will have two of our experts to help answer questions you may have regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey & Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. \nTo register for the event online please click here. \nIf you are unable to attend the event and would like to speak to one of our experts regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey or Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program\, please click here. 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/iowa-emergency-medical-services-association-iemsa-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:OKAMA Fall Conference 2023
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be joining the Oklahoma Ambulance Association at the 2023 Fall Conference and Trade show.  The event will be held on October 19th from 8:30am to 5:00pm. \nCome join industry leaders and the best industry’s vendors! During this one-day event there will be nationally recognized speakers discussing topics that are critical to the improvement of the Fire and EMS industry.  There will be time allotted at the end for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session.  We will have one of our experts on the panel! \nStop by and see us as we will have a table set up as a vendor.  We will have two of our experts to help answer questions you may have regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey & Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. \nTo register for the event online please click here. \nIf you are unable to attend the event and would like to speak to one of our experts regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey or Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program\, please click here. 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/okama-fall-conference-2023/
LOCATION:Oklahoma History Center\, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Dr\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73105\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Safety & Health Conference (SHC - FFCA)
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be joining The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Assocation on Monday\, October 9th through the 11th at The Safety and Health Conference. The goal of the event is to share awareness towards the hazards and risks inherent in the firefighting profession. Topics include\, hazards exposure\, mental health\, injury prevention\, risk of cancer\, nutrition\, physical fitness and more. This is an educational event that strives to focus on the firefighter’s wellbeing. \nStop by and see us as we will have a table set up as an exhibitor.  We will have two of our experts there to help answer questions you may have regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey & Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. \nTo register for this 3-day event click here. \nIf you are unable to attend the event and would like to speak to one of our experts regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey or Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program\, please click here.  \n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/the-safety-health-conference-shc-ffca/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South\, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road\, Kissimmee\, Florida\, 34746\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
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SUMMARY:South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA) Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be joining The South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA) on Wednesday\, September 27th through the 29th at The South Carolina EMS Association (SCEMSA) Leadership Conference. Topics to be discussed during this 3-day event include Updates on Medicare\, Ambulance Service Finance & Sustainability\, Risk Management and Billing Compliance and more! \nStop by and see us as we will have a table set up as an exhibitor.  We will have two of our experts there to help answer questions you may have regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey & Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. \nTo register for this 3-day event click here. \nIf you are unable to attend the event and would like to speak to one of our experts regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey or Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program\, please click here.  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/south-carolina-ems-association-scemsa-leadership-conference/
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SUMMARY:National Association of EMTS (NAEMT)
DESCRIPTION:EMS World EXPO in Partnership with NAEMT will be returning to New Orleans\, LA for a 5-day event.  The event will be from September 18th-22nd.  The focus will be on achieving better patient outcomes through better education. \nAt this event there will be thousands of EMS professionals from hundreds of agencies across the globe.  EMS professionals will have the opportunity to get real-world training and participate in groundbreaking education. This event will have a 2 days of preconference workshops\, 3 days of main conference classes\, 50+ countries represented and 275+ exhibitors! \nYou can find the registration located here. If you are unable to make it to all 5 days\, there are pass options that will be available for purchase based on your availability located here. You can find the full 5-day agenda for this event located here. \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/national-association-of-emts-naemt/
LOCATION:New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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SUMMARY:National Association of Emergency & Fire Officials (NAEFO) Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Assocation of Emergency Services & Fire Officials (NAEFO) will be holding a conference in in Las Vegas from September 18th-19th. The conference will be held at The Orleans Hotel & Casino. \nDuring this conference you can expect to hear about broad level leadership education from the nation’s leading experts. Some of the topics that will be covered are the following\, elevating awareness and advocating with success\, panel discussion with apparatus manufactures\, responding to LGBTQ discrimination and more!  There is also an opportunity to network with officials of emergency service organizations and vendors to solve the toughest problems that are happening today! \nYou can find the registration link located here and the agenda for the 2-day conference located here. \n  \nBook My Free Consult\n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/national-association-of-emergency-fire-officials-naefo-annual-conference/
LOCATION:The Orleans Hotel & Casino\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 4500 West Tropicana Avenue\, Las Vegas\, 89103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fire-Rescue International (IAFC's 150th Anniversary)
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be a sponsor at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI)- International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Conference and Expo at the Kansas City Conventional Center located in Kansas City\, MO.  The event will be held from August 16th to the 18th. \nCome join thousands of the most eminent fire and emergency leaders across the globe at the FRI 3-day event.  There will be the opportunity to network and collaborate with one another. Topics that will be discussed will range from ethical leadership\, career development\, EMS issues\, navigating the political environment and more. \nStop by and see us as we will have a table set up as an exhibitor.  We will have two of our experts to help answer questions you may have regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey & Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. \nTo register for the event online please click here. \nIf you are unable to attend the event and would like to speak to one of our experts regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey or Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program\, please click here. 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/fire-rescue-international-iafcs-150th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Kansas City Convention Center\, 301 W 13th St Suite 100\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230817
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SUMMARY:2023 IEMSA REGIONAL BILLING & DOCUMENTATION CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be joining the Iowa Emergency Medical Services Association (IEMSA) on Tuesday\, August 15th through the 16th at the 2023 IEMSA Regional Billing & Documentation Conference. Additionally\, both Day 1 & 2 will have CEs approved by the NAAC which is outlined in green text in the brochure which can be found here. During this event topics that will be discussed will range from compliance updates\, documentation in court\, Medicare and reimbursement updates\, GEMT & MGADC updates and more. \nStop by and see us as we will have a table set up as an exhibitor.  We will have two of our experts to help answer questions you may have regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey & Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program. \nTo register for the event online please click here. \nIf you are unable to attend the event and would like to speak to one of our experts regarding the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey or Medicaid Supplemental Payment Program\, please click here.  \n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/2023-iemsa-regional-billing-documentation-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines\, 205 South 64th St\, West Des Moines\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230425T100000
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SUMMARY:OEMSCA In-person Training with Public Consulting Group on the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be joining the Ohio EMS Chiefs Association (OEMSCA) on Tuesday\, April 25th for an informational and training session to provide an overview of the Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (MGADC). Medicare experts from PCG will cover compliance\, data elements to be collected\, Instrument submission\, and best practices. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and are encouraged to bring their data. Reports such as CAD\, billing\, expenditures\, facility and vehicle assets\, and staffing are all essential to completing the 13 sections of the Instrument. \nMGADC is a mandatory CMS requirement for all providers of ground ambulance services. Those departments that do not comply will be faced with a 10% reduction to their Medicare payments for a full year. To check when your department is responsible for starting their collection period\, click here. \nTo register for the event and access your invite\, click here. If you are interested in learning more about the MGADC program but are unable to attend the live session\, click the button below to schedule time to meet with one of our experts. \n  \nBook My Free Consult
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/oemsca-in-person-training-with-public-consulting-group-on-the-medicare-ground-ambulance-data-collection-system/
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SUMMARY:NAEMT How to Navigate GEMT According to CMS's Policy Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:EMS agencies that participate in Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) programs must maintain compliance with updated Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) policies and fulfill new program requirements. \nJoin us April 20th at 12:30pm EDT for a free webinar that will be hosted by the National Association of EMTs (NAEMT) and sponsored by Public Consulting Group (PCG) called “How to Navigate CMS Compliance for Medicaid Supplemental Payment Programs.” Experts from PCG will discuss recent CMS policy changes regarding the GEMT program\, best practices to maximize reimbursement\, and more! Participate in this webinar to learn more about recent policy changes and the impact on the EMS community’s navigation of the GEMT program. \nRegister here: Webinar Registration – Zoom \n  \n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/naemt-how-to-navigate-gemt-according-to-cmss-policy-enforcement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T130000
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SUMMARY:EMS in Critical Condition – Analysis of National Survey on EMS Economics and Operations
DESCRIPTION:PCG is sponsoring a webinar with NAEMT & ICMA-CPSM which will dive into the critical challenges facing EMS systems in urban\, suburban\, rural\, and frontier communities. In the most comprehensive survey of its kind\, NAEMT asked EMS and Fire agencies across the U.S. to reveal pressing challenges their EMS systems face in their respective communities. This webinar will reveal the major findings from the survey and discuss how agencies are transforming. \nDuring the webinar\, attendees will learn more about the economic challenges facing EMS agencies and what they can do to mitigate these challenges. Industry experts will be leading the webinar and sharing strategies for effectively developing potential solutions to the EMS crisis in America. \nThis is a must-attend event for EMS and fire leaders\, as well as elected and appointed officials! It will take place on February 22\, 2023\, at 1pm EST. To register for the event\, click here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/ems-in-critical-condition-analysis-of-national-survey-on-ems-economics-and-operations/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T150000
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Translating Fire & EMS Operational Challenges into Financial Needs
DESCRIPTION:Working in a management position within a fire or EMS department means facing incredibly challenging issues that are often not fully understood by those responsible for procuring funding (for example\, city officials and administrators making budgetary decisions). As administrators\, we often look at call volume and unit demand data to translate into operational needs\, however\, falling short to realize that municipal officials may not make that same correlation. Communication plays a key role in discussions surrounding funding\, either leading to misunderstandings and a standstill or\, preferably\, a better understanding of resource needs and a path forward to alleviating the problems your department is facing. \nPublic Consulting Group (PCG) is here to provide helpful information on how to step back from the challenges\, consider the perspectives of all involved\, and figure out how to translate your fire and EMS operational needs into simple\, actionable requests that anyone can understand. \nOn January 26\, 2023\, at 3:00 PM ET\, PCG’s fire and EMS experts will host a free informational webinar to discuss how you can best get your department’s financial needs met. Chief Ken Riddle\, Chief Tim Nowak\, and Chief Jason Fuller\, who will be hosting the webinar\, have extensive experience working with community decision-makers in the fire and EMS space and will be available to answer any questions you may have. \nTo register and claim your spot\, please click here. If you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to Lauren Cantley for more information. \nFor those that are unable to attend\, a recording of the webinar will be provided.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/free-webinar-translating-fire-ems-operational-challenges-into-financial-needs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221213T150000
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SUMMARY:Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection…From Collection to Submission
DESCRIPTION:Public Consulting Group (PCG) wants to help your department get properly ready for the collection\, and all the way through to submission\, of data required by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) to complete the Ground Ambulance Data Collection Survey (aka Instrument). Providers of ground ambulance services will be required to collect data for a 12-month consecutive period starting in 2022 or 2023. \nPublic Consulting Group (PCG) is hosting a webinar to provide your department with an introduction to the requirements of Medicare’s mandatory Survey. This introduction will provide key highlights for your department to begin the data collection process. In addition\, PCG will provide information on how we can take the administrative burden off your department and complete the survey on your department’s behalf. \nRegistration is free and you can register for the event here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/medicare-ground-ambulance-data-collectionfrom-collection-to-submission/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T140000
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SUMMARY:Fire and EMS Purchasing Practices
DESCRIPTION:The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Public Consulting Group (PCG) will be cohosting the “Fire and EMS Purchasing Practices” webinar on December 8th at 1pm ET. \nThis webinar will consist of a panel presentation regarding current purchasing strategies for fire and EMS organizations. Emergency service organizations are consistently being challenged to stretch a dollar due to lack of funding\, so it is critical that departments maintain an awareness of purchasing options that save time and money. PCG has assembled a panel representing different sides of the equation on this topic so that you can hear the good\, the bad\, and the ugly. \nAgenda\n\nUnderstand the benefits of Group Purchasing Organizations (GPO)\nHow to share resources with other local departments or within the city/county\nSmart purchasing practices for consumables\, supplies\, capital equipment\, and capital equipment\nRFP and open-source purchasing options\nWhat software is available for to help with forecasting/budgeting\n\nThe webinar is free to attend\, and registration is required to participate. To register for the event\, please click here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/fire-and-ems-purchasing-practices/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
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SUMMARY:Sound the Alarm: The Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System is in Full Force
DESCRIPTION:This is not a drill…we repeat\, this is not a drill! The Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a mandatory program that impacts all emergency transport providers. The Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System is a result of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018\, in which all providers of ground ambulance services are required to collect and report on organizational data such as utilization\, staffing\, costs\, and revenue for a full 12-month consecutive period. Half of all providers have already begun their collection period while the remaining half will be required to start in 2023. \nPublic Consulting Group (PCG) co-hosted a webinar with the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) on 11/17 to provide an overview of the program and best practices for reducing your risk of the enforced payment reduction for noncompliance. \nDuring the webinar\, PCG and IAFC discussed the 2023 timeline of the program\, required data elements\, best practices\, and how the latest changes to the Instrument will impact your collection process.\nThe recording of the webinar is free and can be accessed here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/sound-the-alarm-the-medicare-ground-ambulance-data-collection-system-is-in-full-force/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T172203Z
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SUMMARY:National Kickoff for Crash Responder Safety Week 2022
DESCRIPTION:To kickoff the annual Crash Responder Safety Week\, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Traffic Incident Management (TIM) will be hosting a webinar on November 14\, 2022 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm EST. This webinar will focus on promoting the safety of traffic incident responders and road users and sharing strategies about actions each person can take to do their part. \nTo register for the event\, please click here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/national-kickoff-for-crash-responder-safety-week-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221015
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SUMMARY:EMS World Expo
DESCRIPTION:For 33 years\, EMS World Expo has been the leading education event for emergency medical healthcare professionals. This is where the leading medical experts from across the world come together to share their innovative research\, demonstrate cutting-edge procedures\, and drive the field of paramedicine and the delivery of emergency medical services forward. \nMore Than a Conference—A Community  \nEMS World Expo is more than just a conference. This is where your EMS community unites every year to network\, share experiences\, and forge lifelong connections. Although COVID-19 has made it hard to come together these past 2 years\, our mission of uniting the EMS world remains unchanged. Join us as we reconnect again this year in Orlando\, and prepare to increase the quality of care for your patients\, your community\, and yourself.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/ems-world-expo-2/
LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center (West Building)\, 9800 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T140000
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SUMMARY:Continuing Education Webinar – What is Your Ambulance Service “Worth”?
DESCRIPTION:Join Public Consulting Group (PCG) for a free continuing education webinar on September 22nd that will focus on learning how to calculate your worth by determining your EMS agency’s cost to operate. Tim Nowak\, who is a fire and EMS consultant with PCG and brings 20 years of industry education and experience to his role\, will be hosting and specializes in EMS agency system analysis. \nExplore how to correlate and compare your worth to the industry and obtain communication strategies on how to inform stakeholders and the public. Public Consulting Group will provide attendees with the necessary knowledge\, tools and strategies to confidently define an agency’s worth. \nParticipants will learn to: \n\nIdentify common expense allocations within the industry and how they correlate and compare to others within the industry.\nOutline basic cost allocation for defining how much it costs to operate your EMS agency.\nIdentify different revenue and recovery options to help maintain service and system excellence.\nDevelop communication strategies to better inform your stakeholders and the public of your agency’s finances\, challenges\, and plans.\n\nThe webinar will offer 1 hour of approved CAPCE continuing education credit (CE). Information on how to obtain the CE credit will be provided in an email following the webinar. In order to receive CE credit\, you must participate in the live webinar by joining through the “Join Webinar” link as your device IP address validates your participation. After joining the webinar\, you may connect to the audio through either the computer audio or the phone. Participation in the live webinar is required to receive CAPCE credit. Audio participation alone does not qualify. \nDon’t wait to register! Click here to reserve your seat.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/continuing-education-webinar-what-is-your-ambulance-service-worth/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220819T154622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220819T154622Z
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SUMMARY:The Need to Know Information on Supplemental Payment Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join the experts at Public Consulting Group (PCG) and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)\, as they review the current state-by-state status for Supplemental Payment Programs. PCG and IAFC will lead discussions around expanding programs to include Managed Care Organization (MCO) Medicaid transports\, new audit themes\, and new program requirements. \nWhile many providers may be familiar with Supplemental Payment Programs that yield additional federal revenues for Medicaid transports\, there are new changes and challenges providers are facing. In this webinar\, PCG and IAFC will explain the differences between desk reviews and audits\, review how to maintain proper supporting documentation\, and teach the two common methods developed by states to accomplish the inclusion of MCO transports. \nPCG and IAFC will be hosting this webinar on September 20th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST. Don’t miss out on this great educational opportunity! Click here to register and reserve your seat. \n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/the-need-to-know-information-on-supplemental-payment-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220801T170754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220801T170754Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Crash Responder Safety Week: All States Webinar #3
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invites State public information and communications officers\, Traffic Incident Management (TIM) professionals\, and response community leaders to attend their All States webinar to advance Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) planning. The webinar will take place from 3:00pm to 4:30pm EST on September 14th. It will focus on resources to further driver education for Slow Down Move Over Law adherence and mitigation of distracted driving. This will be the third webinar in their series in preparation of CRSW which takes place November 14 to 18\, 2022. \nCRSW was created to increase public awareness of the risk of emergency responders being killed or injured by passing vehicles when responding to a roadside emergency. Crash Responder Safety Week was established to teach emergency responders\, drivers\, and passengers how to play their part in ensuring safe responses at roadway incident scenes. \nTo register for this webinar\, click here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/2022-crash-responder-safety-week-all-states-webinar-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220916T000000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220225T143229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220304T225630Z
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SUMMARY:CAA's 2022 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:The California Ambulance Association invites EMS leaders and professionals to join at the Annual Convention on September 13-16\, 2022 in Anaheim. More details to come.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/caas-2022-annual-convention/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220825T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220818T195830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T195830Z
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SUMMARY:Must-Have Policies and Practices for Every Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:Fire Engineering presents a webcast focused on the must-have policies and practices for fire departments. During this time\, they will discuss how to prevent liability and firefighter injuries in order to increase proficiency on the fireground. These policies and practices come from U.S. and Canadian safety regulations and recommendations from the National Fire Protection Association. Throughout the webinar\, attendees will learn skills to draft policies and increase operational proficiency. Additionally Fire Engineering will review how to evaluate the areas creating risk in departments and how to reduce these risks. Topics that will be addressed include the OSHA Operational Statement\, physical fitness\, carrying firearms\, photography\, training requirements and skill testing\, health and safety\, and drug testing. \nDon’t miss out on this great educational opportunity! To reserve your seat and register for the webinar\, click here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/must-have-policies-and-practices-for-every-fire-department/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220828
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220329T132203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220329T132312Z
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SUMMARY:Fire-Rescue International 2022
DESCRIPTION:Each summer\, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn\, network and collaborate together. \nFRI education covers all areas of the emergency service: \n\nNavigating the political environment\nManaging change\nEthical leadership\nEMS issues\nCareer development\nAnd more\n\nFRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus\, technology\, equipment\, gear and more. If you’re a fire/EMS chief\, chief officer or company officer – this is YOUR conference for leadership education. \n  \nRegistration & housing for FRI 2022 will open in mid-April.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/fire-rescue-international-2022/
LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\, 900 E Market Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220729T113000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220624T173249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220624T173822Z
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SUMMARY:Pinnacle 2022
DESCRIPTION:Connect and collaborate with EMS leaders at Pinnacle 2022. At the conference\, sponsors\, faculty\, and attendees will share knowledge and tools to help inspire EMS leadership. It is an educational experience that showcases the latest information\, leadership practices and ideas to help EMS organizations and careers. EMS chiefs\, leaders\, administrators\, medical directors\, managers\, educators and innovators are all invited to attend Pinnacle 2022. \nTo learn more about the conference click here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/pinnacle-2022/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort\, 400 South Collier Boulevard\, Marco Island\, FL\, 34145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220720T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220718T205556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T205556Z
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SUMMARY:EMS Webinar: How Much Funding Do You Need?
DESCRIPTION:The Academy of International Mobile Healthcare Integration (AIMHI) invites EMS leaders to join their webinar which takes place on July 20th at 12pm EST and will focus on assisting EMS agencies who are pursuing public funding. The webinar will walk participants through the steps to identify their current cost of service delivery\, as well as predict future costs based on anticipated revenue and expense changes\, and help estimate cost changes with modifications to service delivery changes. The webinar will also host a panel of leaders from High-Performance EMS Agencies who will share their recent experiences receiving or pursuing public funding. \nIf you are interested in joining AIMHI and other EMS leaders\, click here to register for the event.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/ems-webinar-how-much-funding-do-you-need/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220713T173228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T173228Z
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SUMMARY:FFCA: Executive Development Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association invites head of department Fire Chiefs\, Chief Officers and any Fire Service professionals who currently hold or wish to pursue a career in leadership to their annual Executive Development Conference. \nThe program is set up as all general sessions\, bringing together executive and management level discussions as well as topics at the forefront of concern. This program aims to give the participants a more expansive view of Fire Service issues and their role as leaders to influence the future of their department and the industry as a whole. \nFull registration to the conference includes access to various networking events and a guest pass for a spouse/partner. Click here to learn more and register for the event.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/ffca-executive-development-conference/
LOCATION:Naples Grande Beach Resort\, 475 Seagate Drive\, Naples\, FL\, 34103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220713T180933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T180933Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Crash Responder Safety Week: All States Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) invites State public information and communications officers\, TIM professionals\, and response community leaders to the second All States webinar as part of the Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) initiative. This second webinar takes place on July 13\, 2022 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm EST and you can register for the event here. This webinar will discuss how to use mass media outreach channels to increase public awareness of the CRSW. \nYou can visit the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) CRSW webpage for a summary of the first webinar. Be sure to mark your calendars for the CRSW which takes place November 14 to 18\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/2022-crash-responder-safety-week-all-states-webinar/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220715
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220622T165649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T165649Z
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SUMMARY:AFCA/AFDA: Fire & EMS Leadership Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the 2022 Edition of the Arizona Fire Chiefs Association (AFCA)/Arizona Fire Districts Association (AFDA) Fire & EMS Leadership Conference & Expo and Glendale / Westgate – home to the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa\, Westgate Entertainment District\, Tanger Outlet Mall\, Gila River Arena and State Farm Stadium. \nThis year’s conference features exciting general session presentations\, 24 individual workshop presentations\, AFDA statutory presentations\, a continuation of the Next Gen series\, a special track for fire marshals and a 1 day seminar for the Administrative Professionals Section. 2022 is a conference you won’t want to miss! \nTo learn more about the conference\, click here.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/afca-afda-fire-ems-leadership-conference-2022/
LOCATION:Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa\, 9495 W Coyotes Blvd\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220526T203558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T203558Z
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SUMMARY:National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) 2022 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) invites EMS leaders and professionals to join the Annual Meeting which will be held June 19 – 23\, 2022 in Charleston\, South Carolina. The NASEMSO Annual Meeting welcomes primary members who are key personnel in state offices of EMS along with federal\, association\, and business partners whose mission relates to emergency medical services. \nThe Annual Meeting will be held at the Charleston Marriott\, 170 Lockwood Blvd\, Charleston\, SC\, 29403. \nThere is an early bird registration deadline of Wednesday\, June 1\, 2022. Registration fees will increase as of Thursday\, June 2\, 2022. \nNASEMSO Member Rate:\n\nMonday-Thursday Full Registration Fee: $525 / $600\nSpouse Registration Fee: $300 / $375\nDay Rate Fee:   $250 per day\n\nNASEMSO Non-Member Rate:\n\nMonday-Thursday Full Registration Fee: $675 / $750\nSpouse Registration Fee: $300 / $375\nDay Rate Fee:   $300 per day\n\nPre-conference Session (June 19)\n\nResources for a State EMS Official: $150\n\nClick here to view an overview of the Annual Meeting’s schedule. \nPlease visit NASEMSO.org NASEMSO Meetings to find additional details and register for the NASEMSO Annual Meeting.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/national-association-of-state-ems-officials-nasemso-2022-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTSTAMP:20260502T140056
CREATED:20220329T130950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T160646Z
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SUMMARY:International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference
DESCRIPTION:Held each spring\, the IAFC’s Hazmat Conference provides the latest classroom\, hands-on and field trip-based training on what’s new in hazmat\, covering all aspects of hazmat\, including transportation\, safety\, WMD\, gear\, terrorism\, mass decontamination\, bioterrorism and more. The hazmat exhibit floor includes outdoor demonstrations of hazardous materials gear and equipment. \n\nThe Hazmat Conference is a four-day event offering hands-on training across a range of essential topics\, including: \n\nBiothreat response and sample collection\nIncident management best practices\nChemical and physical properties of hazardous materials\nRecognizing and responding to commercial explosive incidents\n\nThe training offered at the Hazmat Conferences provides immediate\, practical and valuable information designed to ensure you successfully meet the demands of hazmat response in today’s challenging environment.
URL:https://fireemsblog.com/event/international-hazardous-materials-response-teams-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore\, 401 W Pratt St.\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
CATEGORIES:EXPO
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