Fire & Rescue Resources

Paths of different people on their way to one target
Feb 10, 2022

Employing Early Intervention from the Start—At the Academy

Combining your early intervention strategies with the right training follow-up can radically improve your ability to ensure students are mission-ready.

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“Time to Adapt” written on a sticky note and placed on a laptop
Jan 27, 2022

Four Ways a Training Management System Helps Public Safety Meet New and Shifting Training Requirements

A training management system is no longer a luxury—it has become a necessity as changing rules and shifting legislation continue to alter the way public safety institutions do business.

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Understandable and comprehensive reports improve decision-making. 
Jan 20, 2022

The Critical Need for Reports that Drive Smart (and Quick) Decisions

Data silos stem from many factors—such as a lack of appropriate technology—and create both legal risk and real danger out in the field.

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3 Tips for Improving Your Performance Evaluations.
Jan 12, 2022

Three Tips for Improving Your Performance Evaluations

Get tips to improve performance evaluations and ensure they add value to your organization. Use these three reminders while planning evaluation to keep your focus on helping employees succeed.

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Dec 22, 2021

Vermont Fire Academy selects the Acadis® Readiness Suite to modernize firefighter and first responder testing, training, and certifications

Acadis by Vector Solutions® is pleased to announce that the Vermont Fire Academy selects the Acadis® Readiness Suite to modernize firefighter and first responder testing, training, and certifications.

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Ensuring adoption of compliance technology improves your legal defensibility.
Dec 9, 2021

Why Tech Adoption is Vital for Legal Defensibility

Not fully utilizing the tools at your organization’s disposal may result in added legal liability or general trouble in the courtroom. Learn why public safety leaders should be driving the adoption of new technology at all levels.

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How to respond face-to-face when early intervention is needed
Dec 2, 2021

Effective Strategies for Early Intervention: How to Respond and Support Personnel

How exactly do you intervene when an early intervention system flags an employee’s performance or behavior? A properly planned and implemented intervention can help you get a flagged employee back on track—something no technology can do on its own.

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Robust documentation tools can improve your legal defensibility.
Nov 18, 2021

Can Your Software Help You in Court?

The right technology can add a crucial layer of reliability to your records should the need arise. Ensure that the documentation your agency needs to protect itself in court meets the highest integrity, security, and thoroughness standards.

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Fire departments need reliable exposure records.
Nov 11, 2021

Not Tracking Exposures for Your Firefighters Can be a Costly Mistake

Exposure in firefighting is a complex topic, and much of the discussion centers on what departments do to protect their personnel from smoke, toxic chemicals, or other workplace hazards that…

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Five Crucial Early Intervention Features to Support Staff, Improve Communication, and Increase Accountability
Sep 30, 2021

Five Crucial Early Intervention Features to Support Staff, Improve Communication, and Increase Accountability

Effective communication is essential for any organization to work smoothly, and the ability to communicate clearly and candidly with public safety personnel can improve job performance and satisfaction.

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