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Advancing Firefighting Technology

Advancing Firefighting Technology

Firefighting presents complex challenges to firefighters as each situation is unique, and first responders almost always face different scenarios on every call. Research from the National Fire Protection Association shows that as recently as 2022, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in the U.S. that resulted in 3,790 civilian deaths, 13,250 reported injuries, and $18 billion in property damage.

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Keeping The Beat Going

Keeping The Beat Going

It is estimated that each year, over 356,000 cardiac arrest events occur outside of hospital settings across the U.S. – and nearly 90% of them prove to be fatal. To address this critical issue and improve preparedness in schools and communities, advocates from across the state of Texas gathered earlier this year in the capitol to discuss the need to have Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) in place throughout all schools in the state.

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Saving Those who Save Others

Saving Those who Save Others

It goes without saying that firefighters are some of the most valuable members of communities big and small across the country, and their role as first responders to the scenes of fires, accidents and other catastrophes is vital to saving countless lives each year. But this occupation is not only fraught with the obvious physical hazards that come with the job – firefighters are also exposed to many other dangers that go unseen, often leading to the development of cancer.

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Utilizing New Technology to Reduce and Manage Wildfire Risk

Utilizing New Technology to Reduce and Manage Wildfire Risk

Extreme heat driven by climate change is fueling raging wildfires across not just the western region but in many other states in the U.S. and Canada at unprecedented rates. Firefighters are increasingly observing unusual fire behavior that defies past experiences, and the 2024 fire season started earlier than usual and is showing no signs of abating any time soon.

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Equipped Summit Focuses on First Responder Well-being

Equipped Summit Focuses on First Responder Well-being

On July 19, 2024, close to a hundred attendees, including the current cadet classes from DC Fire and EMS and the Metropolitan Police Department, gathered at the Inova Center for Personalized Health for the Prepared Together Summit hosted by Equipped in partnership with Food on the Stove.

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Honoring Sacrifice: CrossCountry’s Mortgage Relief for First Responder Families

Honoring Sacrifice: CrossCountry’s Mortgage Relief for First Responder Families

CrossCountry Mortgage has launched a new benefit program aimed at alleviating the financial burdens faced by the families of first responders who lose their lives in the line of duty. This unique initiative provides a Line of Duty Death Benefit that cancels outstanding mortgage balances of up to $525,000 on home loans serviced by CrossCountry Mortgage for eligible federal, state, county, or municipal agency law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs.

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