National Fire Service Resource Guide

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) is offering a free National Fire Service Resource Guide for download. The guide serves as a reference for fire and EMS professionals and offers quick tips for fire and emergency procedures.

The guide covers topics including training, health and safety, recruitment and more. Click here to download the guide.

EMS Podcast: Mitchell Waite, PhD

Fire Chief, Paramedic and EMS Educator, Mitchell Waite, PhD chats about his books: 400 Days a Call to Duty, The EMS Leadership Challenge, and Fire Service Leadership Theories and Practice; as well as his life in the fire and EMS profession in this podcast. Chief Waite leads the Wisconsin Rapids Fire Department and has been in the fire and EMS service for over 25 years.

Kaplan Continuing Education at the CFED Conference & Expo in Palm Springs!

Kaplan Continuing Education's Fire & EMS Division and Kaplan University are at the CFED (California Fire, EMS, Disaster & Law Enforcement) Conference & Expo this week to continue to raise awareness of the educational offerings that Kaplan provides to meet the unique needs of California First Responders, EMS and Nursing personnel. If you're an Emergency Responder wishing to stay on top of the most current industrial information concerning their individual field of practice this conference is beneficial for you.

Whether it is higher education degrees or continuing education that is needed to meet your requirements, Kaplan University provides high-quality, effective learning solutions.

Visit our website to learn more about Kaplan Continuing Education.

Firefighting Rookie Reflects

John Barrett, firefighter “rookie” with 8 years experience, begins a series of reflections on issues affecting fire service entitled Riding Backwords. In this post, he states that although firefighters often have to “make do” with supplies and equipment, when it comes to safety, fire and EMS workers simply can’t afford to “make do.” He discusses the importance of apparatus and equipment readiness, personal health and training, and individual and company training, including continuing education. In conclusion, take care and be safe! For cost-effective training, consider Kaplan Solutions’ Fire and EMS continuing education courses.