John Oates

📊 DID YOU KNOW? Cardiovascular disease causes 45% of LODDs among firefighters. Heart attacks during or shortly after fire suppression operations are the leading cause. This month: screening matters, and so does documenting exposures with #ExposureTracker. i-psdi.org/exposure

Tracking exposures, traumatic calls, hazmat incidents and unique situations creates a personal record that protects you long after the call ends trib.al/MSxKDuQ

The new IPSDI Exposure Tracker app, a reimagining of the NFORS Career Diary, is here! Designed with firefighters in mind, discover how our new app prioritizes flexibility, privacy, and usability. ipsdi.org/exposure #ExposureTracker #IPSDI #FirefighterWellness

The ‘Taylor Swift Effect’ and Fire Service Personalities on Social Media The challenge for the profession is to ensure the loudest voices online are not just popular but credible, responsible, and committed to firefighter safety. data-not-drama.com/2025/09/01/the…

What’s on #firefighters' minds in 2025? IPSDI proudly amplifies their voices in the @FireRescue1 What Firefighters Want Survey! “It’s like sitting at the firehouse table to hear what matters most,” said CEO John Oates. 📊Take the survey & stay tuned for key insights! #FireService

Thank you @DrLoriUSFA, for your leadership as US Fire Administrator! 🚒 U.S. Fire Administrator's Summit 🌍World Fire Congress (56 nations!) 📊NERIS: Revolutionizing fire service data infrastructure Your vision and dedication leave an indelible mark. 🙏 tinyurl.com/52pr9fds

**Honoring Dr. Richard Gist: A Lifetime of Service** At 75, Dr. Richard Gist retires after decades of transforming firefighter health and safety. As KCFD’s first Deputy Director for Health & Safety, his leadership and research have saved countless lives, promoting mental health and prevention nationwide. As our Managing Director Chief Frank Leeb said, “Dr. Gist has not only changed policies—he's changed lives.” Though retiring from KCFD, he’ll continue his impactful work with organizations like FRCE. Thank you, Dr. Gist, for your unparalleled dedication and lasting legacy. 🔗: firehouse.com/rescue/hazardo…

🚨 Attention #VolunteerFirefighters, combination #Fire, and #EMS departments! 🚒 🚑 We know your #Volunteers are invaluable. That’s why we helped create tools to measure their impact and the cost savings they bring to your community.

My #EarlyDetection message for #firstresponders as we close out #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth - it's year round, get screened! @PIOMarkBrady @RealBritaHorn @FCSNnational @FCSN_MD @CaseyDeSantis @fireengineering @ChiefRubin @chiefdonnablack @ChiefOttoDrozd @ChiefRubin @AmericanCancer @5AlarmTaskForce @JaniceDean @floridaFFsafety @DrLoriUSFA @usfire @1stresponderctr

“We want to prevent the preventable...Which would you rather plan? A line of duty death funeral, or a retirement party?" @IPSDIJohn said during the @NFFF_News #Firefighter Life Safety Summit report out to the group this morning. #flss2024 #firehero

NFFF staff are proud to serve as the Incident Management Team (IMT) for @usfire #WorldFC2024. A busy morning as we start the second day of this historic event. #firehero