Emergency medical responders

Funding For New Paramedics Urgently Needed Amid Pandemic

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Emergency medical responders, Health care, Health, Seattle & King County Emergency Medical Services System, Paramedic, Emergency medical services in the United States, Paramedics in the United States, Emergency medical technician

The current class of paramedic students is at maximum capacity with 24 students11 more students than last year!

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  • The current class of paramedic students is at maximum capacity with 24 students11 more students than last year!
  • EMS agencies around our region are facing a current and future staffing shortage of paramedics.
  • "The Medic One Foundation is the sole source of funding for the Paramedic Training Program," said Jan Sprake, Executive Director of the Medic One Foundation.
  • "Because these paramedics are on the front line during this difficult time, dollars are needed more now than ever before."

Investor’s Advantage Corporation Provides Free Financial Plans to Frontline Workers During COVID-19

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Professional services, Finance, Economy, Labor, Emergency medical responders, Employment, National Association of Government Employees, Service Employees International Union, Key worker, First responder, Investor, Certified first responder

Investors Advantage Corporation, an independent investment firm with more than 40 years experience helping families achieve financial security, is offering free financial plans to first responders and other frontline workers who are playing an invaluable role keeping communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • Investors Advantage Corporation, an independent investment firm with more than 40 years experience helping families achieve financial security, is offering free financial plans to first responders and other frontline workers who are playing an invaluable role keeping communities safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • These free plans, developed after a 90-minute in-person or Zoom consultation with the Investors Advantage management team, will help frontline workers plan their path toward financial success and stability.
  • These free financial plans are available to doctors, nurses, EMTs and other medical professionals, as well as law enforcement officers, firefighters and essential retail employees.
  • From doctors and nurses to emergency responders and retail workers, frontline employees have taken great care of us for months while putting their own lives in peril, said John Grace, CEO, Investors Advantage Corporation.

The First Responders Children’s Foundation Toy Express Will Deliver Free Toys & Masks to First Responder Families and First Responder Agencies Nationwide

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Monday, November 16, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First responder

First Responders Childrens Foundations Toy Express will deliver more than 250,000 free toys and masks to first responder agencies and hospitals which will then distribute the holiday cheer to children of first responders and to children in first responder communities.

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  • First Responders Childrens Foundations Toy Express will deliver more than 250,000 free toys and masks to first responder agencies and hospitals which will then distribute the holiday cheer to children of first responders and to children in first responder communities.
  • Were saying happy holidays and thank you to the heroic first responders who show up when we dial 911, said Jillian Crane, President of First Responders Childrens Foundation.
  • In addition, generous individuals across the nation are helping bring holiday cheer to first responder families by making donations of toys and money.
  • This holiday season, First Responders Childrens Foundations Toy Express will help provide cheer and happiness to children and families of first responders.

The Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Market- 3M Co., Avon Rubber Plc, Among Others to Contribute to the Market Growth|Industry Analysis, Market Trends, and Forecast 2020-2024 | Technavio

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Thursday, November 12, 2020
Retail, Home Goods, Health, Medical devices, Respirators, Emergency medical responders, PAPR, Safety clothing, Powered air-purifying respirator, APR

The powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) market is poised to grow by USD 686.16 mn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period.

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  • The powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) market is poised to grow by USD 686.16 mn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201111005750/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The report on the powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) market provides a holistic update, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis.
  • The powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) market analysis includes product segment and geography landscape.
  • This study identifies the rising adoption of modular PAPR as one of the prime reasons driving the powered air purifying respirator (PAPR) market growth during the next few years.

Fund the First, Nation’s Only Leading Verified Crowdfunding Platform for Military and First Responders, Celebrates the Value of Veterans

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Philanthropy, Public policy, Government, Other Government, Other Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Foundation, Articles, Emergency medical responders, First responder, Crowdfunding, Economy, Draft:First Responders Children's Foundation

Fund the First is making a difference in the lives of first responders and veterans who are struggling to live bravely state-side.

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  • Fund the First is making a difference in the lives of first responders and veterans who are struggling to live bravely state-side.
  • It is the first verified crowdfunding platform for first responders and military personnel to support veterans and frontline heroes.
  • Fund the First has many campaigns geared toward supporting current first responders and military veterans across the nation.
  • Fund the First carries campaigns across all states and for all first responders or military personnel:

Digital Health App Offers Free Exams for First Responders

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Monday, November 9, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First responder, Emergency medical technician, Paramedic

To thank our heroes and first responders including EMTs, paramedics, police officers, and firefighters, Opear will waive its network membership fees and reimburse exam charges.

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  • To thank our heroes and first responders including EMTs, paramedics, police officers, and firefighters, Opear will waive its network membership fees and reimburse exam charges.
  • The providers who serve them will still be compensated, with Opear paying for first responders' exams out-of-pocket.
  • Additionally, on an individual basis, providers may choose to serve first responders free of charge.
  • To claim reimbursement for exams, first responders may email proof of occupation to [email protected] .

Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store Gift Card Program Supports Essential Workers

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Friday, November 6, 2020
Emergency medical responders, Money, Payment systems, Exonumia, Economy, Gift card, Personal finance, Finance, Shaw's and Star Market, Emergency medical technician, First responder

JACKSON, Tenn., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is seeking community partners to help provide meals for West Tennessee's essential workers and their families through its new program Feeding the Need of Essential Workers in West Tennessee.

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  • JACKSON, Tenn., Nov. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Brooks Shaw's Old Country Store is seeking community partners to help provide meals for West Tennessee's essential workers and their families through its new program Feeding the Need of Essential Workers in West Tennessee.
  • Old Country Store's discount rates for those businesses or individuals who purchase gift cards in bulk are:
    20% off $10,000 or more.
  • The Old Country Store family also wants to provide gift cards for essential workers at the Kirkland Cancer Center, Lifeline Blood Services and first responders (including firefighters, police and sheriff's departments and EMTs).
  • To purchase gift cards, individuals may contact Old Country Store Sales and Hospitality Ambassador Lisa Adkins by call or text at 731-234-0533 or by email at [email protected] .

Chetu Foundation Donates $10,000 in COVID-19 Relief to First Responders Children’s Foundation & Local Plantation Fire Department

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Technology, Law enforcement, Emergency services, Public policy, Government, Philanthropy, Software, Fund Raising, State, Local, Other Philanthropy, Foundation, Emergency medical responders, First responder

Yesterday, the Chetu Foundation, the non-profit subsidiary of the leading developer of custom software solutions, Chetu, celebrated National First Responders Day and the end of its COVID-19 relief initiative with a $10,000 check presentation ceremony to help support the local Plantation Fire Department and the First Responders Childrens Foundation.

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  • Yesterday, the Chetu Foundation, the non-profit subsidiary of the leading developer of custom software solutions, Chetu, celebrated National First Responders Day and the end of its COVID-19 relief initiative with a $10,000 check presentation ceremony to help support the local Plantation Fire Department and the First Responders Childrens Foundation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201029005342/en/
    The Chetu Foundation donates $10,000 to Plantation Fire Department at check presentation ceremony.
  • However, due to the worthiness of the cause and Chetus support of first responders, the Foundation upped the donation to $10,000 to help support both the First Responders Childrens Foundation and the local Plantation Fire Department.
  • First Responders Children's Foundation would like to thank Chetu Foundation for the generous donation to our Foundation and the Plantation Fire Department, said Jillian Crane, President of First Responders Children's Foundation.

First Responders Children’s Foundation Pays Tribute to First Responders on National First Responders Day

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First responder

NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, First Responders Childrens Foundation paid tribute to the nations first responders on National First Responders Day at Americas Response Monument at Liberty Park in New York.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, First Responders Childrens Foundation paid tribute to the nations first responders on National First Responders Day at Americas Response Monument at Liberty Park in New York.
  • Jillian Crane, President of First Responders Childrens Foundation thanked first responders and read a letter addressed to first responders scribed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.
  • Its a pleasure to send greetings to all gathered in celebration of National First Responders Day hosted by First Responders Childrens Foundation.
  • Thank you to First Responders Childrens Foundation for providing us all with the opportunity to pay tribute to our brave and selfless first responders.

Image One Announces Inaugural First Responders & Military Veteran Franchise Giveaway

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Emergency medical responders, Entrepreneur, First responder, Franchising, Franchise, Veteran, Articles, Magazines, Mass media in the United States

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In time for National First Responders Day (October 28), Image One Facility Solutions, a commercial cleaning franchise based in the Chicago suburbs, is pleased to announce its inaugural franchise giveaway to first responders and veterans.

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  • ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In time for National First Responders Day (October 28), Image One Facility Solutions, a commercial cleaning franchise based in the Chicago suburbs, is pleased to announce its inaugural franchise giveaway to first responders and veterans.
  • Image One Facility Solutions is pleased to announce its inaugural franchise giveaway to first responders and veterans.
  • Since its founding, Image One has put an emphasis on assisting veterans to join the franchise group, and is now extending that to first responders.
  • It is regularly recognized as a top franchise by third-party franchise and business publications, including CNBC.com, Entrepreneur.com and Franchise Business Review.