Vehicle Ops
Stealth Mode: Use of the Silent Approach
If an emergency vehicle operator accepts responsibility for the consequences of using warning equipment, they need and deserve the authority to make those decisions.
An Ambulance Is Not a 'Bus'
This is an argument to use the proper terminology for EMS equipment, especially ambulances, to increase the professionalism of our industry.
A Method to the Madness
Five simple steps can take the frustration out of the grant application process.
Editor's Foreword
For fire and EMS agencies to advance in the use of highly specialized equipment, they need assistance in obtaining grant funds.
The Ultimate Grant Resource
FireGrantsHelp.com and EMSGrantsHelp.com provide a comprehensive database of available grants and grant information.
Federal Funding
AFG, SAFER and Fire Prevention & Safety grants can help departments fund apparatus, equipment and staffing.
Sample Narrative
This sample narrative portion of a grant application serves as a good example of what information to include and how to organize the narrative.
Backyard Bucks
For smaller projects, consider corporate grants from organizations such as Fireman’s Fund, FM Global and State Farm.
Is It on the List?
A fair amount of confusion shrouds the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) and the Standardized Equipment List (SEL) for grants. What exactly are these two lists, and what is their combined purpose?
Product Connect
Minto Fracture Kit
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Sager Extreme Compact Bilateral Emergency Traction Splint
The Compact Sager Alternative! Treats proximal third and mid-shaft femoral fractures. Radio-lucent,universal: fits adult or child,treats unilateral or bilateral fractures. Rapid one-person assembly/application. Compact, robust, and lightweight.
SEFRS (Sager Emergency Fracture Response System)
Your complete fracture response system! Features a compact Sager Traction Splint, an Adaptor
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Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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