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NERIS Momentum in May 2025

Learn how NERIS adoption is reshaping fire data reporting and how Emergent helps fire departments stay ready for the January 2026 NFIRS sunset.

How to Write a Better PCR Narrative

Explore these tips for writing a better PCR narrative, and understand how the right software can help create efficiency and eliminate errors in patient care reporting.

Fire Department Tablets and Emerging Technology

Learn how the use of tablets in the fire service has evolved over time, and the capabilities and benefits of leveraging advanced technology in the fire service.

Overcoming PTSD in EMS & Fire: Tips and Techniques

PTSD can be a common issue among EMS and fire professionals. This article discusses strategies for coping and healing, helping you manage and overcome the condition.

How to Improve EMS Data Collection and Quality

Maximize your EMS operations with data-driven decision making. Explore the world of EMS data collection and analysis with guidance from the Experts at Emergent.

The Difference Between EMS and Fire Calls

EMS vs. Fire Calls: Understanding the differences. Learn about fire department and EMS responses, why fire trucks respond to medical calls, and fire-based EMS models.

NFPA 13, Smart Buildings, and the Future of Fire Suppression: Celebrating Home National Fire Sprinkler Week

Learn more about NFPA 13 and sprinkler system intelligence with Emergent

FDIC 2025 Recap: Innovation, Collaboration, And A Clear Call For Change in Public Safety Tech

A look back at FDIC 2025 and how Emergent is helping lead the fire service toward a more connected, collaborative, and data-driven future

The Importance of Situational Awareness in EMS

Uncover the crucial role of situational awareness in EMS. Explore the importance of perception, comprehension, and prediction for effective emergency response.

What is NEMSIS?

NEMSIS is the national database that stores standardized EMS data from all U.S. states, supporting better patient care, research, and policy decisions.

What are the Most Common Fire Department Call Types?

Learn about the different types of calls that fire departments respond to and the protocols they follow to ensure the safety of their communities.

7 Tips for Firefighter Safety

Explore these top tips for firefighter safety. Learn essential skills to minimize risks and protect yourself and your team with this guidance from Emergent.

Fire Based EMS: What You Need to Know

Is Fire-Based EMS the right choice for your community? Our blog explores the pros and cons, providing expert insights to help you make an informed decision.

First Responders & Mental Health: What You Should Know

First responders face unique mental health challenges. Discover helpful tips and resources for promoting mental wellness in this Emergent blog post.

Firestop Inspection: What You Should Know

Learn why firestop inspections are crucial for fire protection, when they are required, and how they help ensure code compliance and building safety.

ISO Fire Department Ratings: What You Need to Know

Learn how your fire department's ISO rating impacts insurance premiums, response times, and community safety with expert guidance from the experts at Emergent.

The Use of AI in Firefighting: What You Need to Know

Discover how AI is revolutionizing firefighting with advanced detection, predictive analytics, and robotics, enhancing safety and efficiency in fire prevention and response.

Trauma Center Levels Explained

Unlock the hierarchy of trauma center levels with guidance from Emergent. Discover the critical distinctions and importance of each level in emergency care.

Can Fire Engines Be Tracked?

Learn how GPS fire engine tracking works, and how it can lead to both greater emergency response times as well as improved firefighter accountability and safety.

Interfacing with CAD Systems for Fire Departments

Discover the impact of CAD systems in the fire service, and how technology can integrate, adding functionality and lessening workload on first responders.

EMS Stress Management: What You Need to Know

Learn effective EMS stress management techniques and strategies to help EMS professionals cope with the challenges of their demanding role on a daily basis.

NFPA 3: Your In-Depth Guide

Explore NFPA 3, the Recommended Practice for Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection Systems. Learn its scope, goals, and key differences from NFPA 4.

Two Months of Progress: An Update from the Presidents of ETD and Emergent

Executive blog update from ETD and Emergent.

The Impact of Firefighter Fatigue and How to Reduce It

Addressing firefighter fatigue: Our blog post delves into the causes, consequences, and strategies for combating this critical issue that faces firefighters.

How Often Should Fire Extinguishers Be Inspected?

How often should fire extinguishers be inspected? Learn about monthly, annual, and multi-year testing requirements to keep fire extinguishers compliant and operational.

What to Look for in Fire Alarm Inspection Software

Find the best fire alarm inspection software for your needs. Learn how compliance tracking, mobile access, and automation improve fire safety and efficiency.

5 Benefits of Replacing Your Current Fire and EMS Records Management Software

Has your current RMS vendor kept pace with advancements in technology? Understand what to look for in your new fire and EMS records management system.

Using Sound Waves to Put Out Fire: The Story of Two George Mason University Students

Can sound waves really extinguish flames? Two college students thought so. Explore more on the topic of soundwaves and fire from the experts at Emergent.

What to Look For in Your New Fire and EMS Records Management Software

Has your current RMS vendor kept pace with advancements in technology? Understand what to look for in your new fire and EMS records management system.

7 Most Common Fireground Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Discover the 7 most common fireground mistakes, their causes, and actionable tips to avoid them. Improve safety, efficiency, and decision-making on the fireground.

Fire Department Budgeting Tips and Best Practices

Stay ahead of the financial curve and maximize your firefighting resources with this guidance on fire department budgeting. Explore the latest tips and strategies now.

NFPA 25 Testing Requirements: Your Guide

Learn about NFPA 25 testing requirements for fire protection systems, key tests, compliance tips, and best practices to ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

Fire Department Community Risk Assessment: Your Guide

Learn how to conduct a Community Fire Risk Assessment to identify, evaluate, and mitigate fire hazards, ensuring a safer and more resilient community.

Firefighter Fitness: Essential Training Tips to Stay Strong and Ready

Discover essential firefighter fitness tips to improve strength, endurance, and recovery, ensuring you're ready for the physical demands of the job every day.

Top 10 Largest Fire Departments in the United States

Discover the largest fire departments in the U.S., their unique operations, and the critical roles they play in protecting some of the nation’s busiest cities.

Best Tips and Practices for iPads in the Fire Service

Maximize the potential of iPads in the fire service with these top tips, including magnetic mounts, rugged cases, and active cooling to prevent overheating.

Fire Inspection FAQs: Are You Ready for Your Next Inspection?

Learn the answers to frequently asked questions about fire inspections for businesses, including requirements, preparation tips, and common fire code violations.

Mayday Fire Calls: How to Stay Ready

Learn the importance of mayday fire calls, when to use them, and how fire departments can improve response times, communication, and firefighter safety.

Real-Time Ambulance Fleet Management

Discover the critical role that real time ambulance fleet management plays in ensuring timely responses, maximizing resources, and optimizing patient care.

Reflecting On Progress And The Road Ahead: Insights From Emergency Technical Decon And Emergent

Explore insights from Emergency Technical Decon and Emergent on firefighter health, cancer prevention, and innovative tools, including the launch of the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund.

Fire Sprinkler Testing Requirements: Ensuring Safety and Compliance

Learn the essential fire sprinkler testing requirements to stay compliant, ensure safety, and protect your property. Get insights on types, frequency, and standards.

Stages of Shock: An Overview

Understanding the stages of shock is vital for emergency response. Learn how to identify and manage this critical condition with guidance from the experts at Emergent.

News: The V Foundation, ETD, and Emergent Launch "Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund"

The Importance of a Fire Truck Maintenance Checklist

Ensure fire truck reliability with our comprehensive maintenance checklist. Learn essential steps for routine inspections to keep your apparatus ready for any emergency.

Preparing for NERIS Onboarding: What to Expect

Learn what to expect when onboarding to NERIS, including key steps, potential challenges, and best practices for a successful and smooth transition process.

What is a Trauma Registry?

Explore the details of a trauma registry database with guidance from the experts at Emergent. Learn what it is, why it's important, its history and more.

NERIS (National Emergency Response Information System): What You Need to Know

NERIS (National Emergency Risk Information System) is crucial for data-driven decision-making, resource allocation, and enhancing emergency response efficiency.

Firefighter Support Groups: Your Definitive Guide

Firefighters face challenges both mental and physical that test their limits. Explore the various support groups available to firefighters and their loved ones.

Launching the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund: A Bold Step in Firefighter Safety

Learn more about how Emergent is helping launch the Turnout for Firefighters Cancer Research Fund with the V Foundation and Emergency Technical Decon.

Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month: Protecting Those Who Protect Us

January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Learn why cancer is an increasing concern for firefighters, explore prevention strategies, and discover how you can support this critical initiative.

Chat With the Chief: Insights From Chief Dustin Morrow On Leveraging Data and Technology to Drive Better Outcomes

Discover insights from Chief Dustin Morrow on how advanced data, telematics, and wellness innovations are transforming fire service operations. Learn how Emergent empowers fire departments to improve outcomes and prioritize firefighter health.

Personnel Accountability Report (PAR): What You Need to Know

Discover the essentials of Performance and Accountability Reports (PAR) and how they enhance transparency, measure performance, and ensure organizational accountability.

Understanding Fireground Tactical Priorities

Discover essential fireground tactical priorities for firefighters, focusing on life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation.

CAN Reports: What You Need to Know

Learn how CAN reports streamline fire service communication by relaying critical Conditions, Actions, and Needs, enhancing efficiency and safety during emergencies.

NFPA 1710 Response Times: What You Need To Know

Unlock the dynamics of NFPA 1710 Response Times. Understand how the standard shapes effective emergency services and ensures timely response for public safety.

Fire Code Egress Requirements: Ensuring Safe Exits in Emergency Situations

Discover crucial fire code egress requirements in our comprehensive blog post. Ensure compliance and safety with expert insights from the team at Emergent

How Long Do Fire Trucks Last?

How long do fire trucks last? Discover factors influencing their durability and insights into maintaining a reliable firefighting fleet with guidance from Emergent.

What is Mobile Integrated Health?

Explore the potential of mobile integrated health. Understand the advantages and challenges of bridging healthcare and technology for better wellness on the go.

Fire Department Ranks

Explore the hierarchy of fire department ranks with our blog. Learn about the roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure shaping these essential teams.

Fire Scene Size Up: The Ultimate Guide

Master fire scene size up with our comprehensive guide. Learn essential strategies and techniques for effective assessment with guidance from Emergent.

Emergent’s Commitment to Advancing Public Safety Software for Safer Communities

Learn how Emergent is proud to support fire and EMS teams with trusted, evolving software solutions as the need for effective incident management continues to grow.

Thermal Cameras in Firefighting

See through the smoke and flames with thermal cameras for firefighting. The experts from Emergent explain how this tech is revolutionizing safety in the field.

Fire Inspection Frequency

Discover the essential guide to fire inspection frequency: know when to inspect, what to anticipate, and how to prepare for utmost safety and compliance.

Top 7 Firefighter Health Tips

Firefighter health is a critical component of a strong department. From fitness routines to mental well-being, learn how to stay healthy with these tips from Emergent.

How to Prevent EMS Burnout

EMS burnout is a type of occupational burnout specifically affecting workers in the EMS field. Explore how to minimize EMS burnout with these strategies.

Supporting Firefighters' Health and Wellbeing—Prioritizing the Mental, the Immediate, and the Power of Peer Support

Learn the key takeaways from the recent Firefighter Health and Wellness Conference, highlighting the vital role of mental health, immediate wellness actions, and peer support in fostering resilience and long-term health for firefighters.

Tips for Fireground Safety

Explore essential tips for fireground safety with guidance from Emergent. Learn how to mitigate risks and ensure the well-being of firefighters and civilians alike.

The Three E’s Of Fire Prevention

Explore the details of the three E's of fire prevention - Education, Engineering, and Enforcement - and how they can keep you and your community safe.

5 Elements of Fire Safety in Buildings

Explore the five essential elements of fire safety in buildings: prevention, detection, suppression, compartmentation, and egress to ensure comprehensive protection.

What is EMS Computer Software?

Explore the details of EMS computer software, including the functions and attributes that you should look for when shopping for a new EMS software offering.

What Are The 4 Main Stages Of A Fire?

Dive into the four crucial stages of fire with guidance from the team at Emergent. From ignition to extinguishment, grasp the dynamics shaping each phase.

What Is The Fire Triangle?

Uncover the fundamental concept of the fire triangle: fuel, heat, and oxygen. Learn how they interact to spark and sustain fires with guidance from Emergent.

Understanding The Fire Department Incident Action Plan: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover the essentials of Fire Department Incident Action Plans (IAP), including components, development, and implementation with guidance from the experts at Emergent

10 Most Common Fire Code Violations

Discover the most common fire code violations and how to steer clear of them. Stay safe and compliant with expert advice from the team at Emergent.

How Often Are Firefighters Called Out?

Explore the frequency of firefighter callouts with guidance from Emergent. Learn how calls vary by station, and about the day in the life of a firefighter.

Fire Apparatus Maintenance: What You Need to Know

Explore the details and importance of fire apparatus maintenance with guidance from Emergent. Explore how regular upkeep ensures readiness for emergency response.

Mission Critical: The Importance of Firefighter Mental Health

Prioritize firefighter mental health. Learn about the unique challenges they face and strategies to promote resilience and well-being with guidance from Emergent.

Types of Fire Trucks: An In-Depth Guide

From pumpers to aerial ladder trucks, explore the world of fire apparatus. Explore the types and functions of different fire trucks with guidance from Emergent.

How Much Does it Cost to Call the Fire Department?

Have you ever wondered if it costs you money to call the fire department? We'll explore this question in detail, including how fire departments are funded.

NEWS: Allegiance Fire & Rescue Partners With Emergent

Emergent, fire and EMS software provider, welcomes Allegiance Fire & Rescue, a leading emergency vehicle dealership for Pierce MFG and Road Rescue for New England, to the Emergent Dealer Network.

8 Tips To Improve Firefighter Retention

Firefighter retention is a significant challenge in the fire service industry. Explore these strategies and tips to strengthen firefighter retention efforts.

A Guide To Firefighter Stress Management

Explore essential firefighter stress management strategies. Discover how to maintain mental and emotional well-being in the line of duty with guidance from Emergent.

Bringing Awareness to Firefighter PTSD

Explore the depths of firefighter PTSD and discover essential strategies to understand the risk factors, warning signs and tips for how to effectively manage PTSD.

NEWS: Reliant Fire Apparatus Joins Emergent Dealer Network

Emergent announces the addition of Reliant Fire Apparatus to the Emergent Dealer Network. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in bringing Emergent's state-of-the-art solutions directly to the doors of fire departments throughout the Reliant territory.

Fire Department Analytics: A Data-Driven Future

Discover the critical role of fire department analytics in enhancing response times, resource allocation, and public safety with guidance from the experts at Emergent.

NEWS: Emergent Now Available With FirstNet

Emergent, Fire and EMS software provider, announced that it is certified for use on FirstNet, delivering a reliable, highly secure solution to further public safety capabilities and strengthen incident response.

Turnout Gear Cleaning: What You Need To Know

Proper turnout gear cleaning is essentially to ensuring firefighter health and safety. Explore our blog post for tips and best practices to maintain your PPE.

All About EMS And Fire Department Staffing Shortages

Uncover the causes and impact of EMS and fire department staffing shortages. Explore proactive strategies for resilient emergency response and community safety.

Firefighter Exposure Tracking

Learn more about the advancements in technology that allows for firefighter exposure tracking as a means to protect the health and safety of those in the fire service.

What Makes ePCR Software Critical?

Learn more about ePCR software, including the core functions to look for, as well as understand how it can help drive greater efficiency across a department.

Fire Department Performance Metrics

Fire department performance can be measured to determine it's overall effectiveness. Learn more about fire department performance metrics with guidance from Emergent.

Fire Department Fleet Management: What You Need To Know

24-hour fleet readiness is essential for fire departments. Keeping the fleet out of the shop and on the road, however, is no small task. Without the proper fleet management software, departments would be plagued with unexpected maintenance issues and equipment malfunctions.

What You Need In Your Fire Reporting Software

At Emergent, NFIRS and NERIS are part of our daily speech. Whether we came from or to the fire service and emergency responder community, our team is observing in real-time how software solutions are transforming incident reporting.

The Importance Of Firefighter Situational Awareness

Firefighters serve in one of the most dangerous occupations, surrounded by hazards which are not always easy to detect. Missing information about an incident can have disastrous consequences. This is why situational awareness is such an essential aspect of how firefighters respond in an emergency situation.

What Is Fire Asset Management?

Fire asset management is a systematic process that revolves around acquiring, tracking, maintaining, and optimizing the use of all firefighting resources. Just as businesses manage their physical assets to improve operations and profitability, fire departments must manage their assets to ensure readiness, effectiveness, and safety during emergency response scenarios.

What to Look for in Your Fire Inspection Software

Fire inspections are critical to fire prevention and safety, and an important part of ensuring that buildings and infrastructure comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The role of software in streamlining and improving the quality of these inspections is becoming more and more significant.

Emerging Technology in the Fire Service

The digital transformation has proven technology has a prominent role within the fire service, which in many areas, is at the cutting edge of this revolution. From drones aiding in reconnaissance to artificial intelligence assisting in strategic decision-making, technology is crucial to transforming how the fire service operates, making it more effective and efficient.

Fire Department Tablets as Digital Incident Command Boards

Tablets have become an increasingly integral tool in the fire service, offering a range of functionalities that can aid firefighters in their work. Traditionally, tablets have been used for purposes such as accessing reference materials like fire codes and maps, communicating with other responders via messaging and voice communication apps, and tracking the location and availability of resources, such as equipment and personnel.

Fire Department Incident Command Systems: What You Need to Know

Fire departments and emergency responders know that proper planning and coordination are critical for a successful response to any incident. That’s where the fire department Incident Command System (ICS) comes in. Let’s take a closer look at what an ICS is, its importance, and what to look for in an ICS.

A Simple Critical Mission

We’re not your typical software company. Born from the fire service and built by it, Emergent’s responsibility is to its emergency responder family. Here’s what we mean by that.