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U.S. Fire Administration Podcasts

the USFA Podcast

Join the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and our nation's fire and emergency medical services (EMS) experts as we learn to reduce fire and life safety risks to our communities and emergency responders.

Photo of African-American woman working as a paramedic.
  • PODCAST 26
  • Feb. 15, 2024

EMS at USFA

In 2022, there were 32 million incidents. At a minimum, 65% of them are emergency medical service-related responses.

Chief Richard Patrick, the division director of National Fire and EMS, discusses the importance of USFA's focus on EMS.

Read or listen to Episode 26