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Created as a Committee of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association, the Institute serves as an informal advisory panel of public safety leaders committed to reducing deaths and injuries to America's Emergency Responders. Members of the Institute, all highly influential and expert in their fields, are personally dedicated to the safety of the men and women who respond to emergencies on or along our nation's streets, roads and highways. Members of the Institute include trainers, writers, managers, government officials, technical experts and leaders who through their individual efforts and collective influence in the public safety world can bring meaningful change.

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South Carolina Highway Incident Victim Opens Clinic in Cambodia

Paramedic James Garcia was down and out after being struck while at a highway incident in South Carolina. He recovered and is giving back by opening a free clinic in the country of Cambodia Click here to learn more…

Marked and Seen New Video for Rear Apparatus Marking Now Running

NFPA 1901 requires rear marking on all NEW apparatus covered by the standard effective January 1, 2009. Many safety conscious fire departments, rescue squads and some law enforcement agencies have already retro-fitted existing vehicles to make them more visible from the rear. A new video Marked and Seen now running on this site can help departments with the decision to retrofit Click here to learn more…

Safety Vests Keep Cops and Firefighters Safe on CA Highways

New federal regulation requires high-visibility gear for first-responders. Click here to learn more…

California Deputy Honored with Highway Dedication

A section of a Fresno County roadway is being renamed after a Fresno County Sheriff deputy killed in the line of duty. Deputy Joshua Lancaster was killed in 2003, when a car being pursued by the Sanger Police Department hit his patrol vehicle. Click here to learn more…

Stupid Cereal-Eating Person Arrested in Massachusetts

They are out there on the road with us. Be careful. Click here to learn more…

Hundreds Run in Tribute to Fallen DE Firefighter

Nearly 300 people turned out in the rain and drizzle Sunday to pay tribute and participate in a 5K run/walk to benefit the family of fallen volunteer fire fighter Michelle Smith. Click here to learn more…

Respondersafety.com at NJ 'Move-Over' Law Press Conference

It was my pleasure as a member of the Emergency Response Safety Institute (ERSI)to represent Respondersafety.com at the press conference for the new New Jersey Move-Over Law. The ceremony was held at the NJ State Police "B" Troop Headquarters, which is located on the NJ Turnpike at Cranbury. A number of organizations which assisted in the creation of the new law were present at the ceremony. The picture is of our New Jersey Fire and Emergency Medical Institute Executive Director David Matos, Jr. (Photo Courtesy of Tracy Noble, AAA Mid-Atlantic) Click here to learn more…

VA State Police Trooper Who Was Injured in a Struck-By Incident Receives High Honor

Virginia can boast some of the best law enforcement officers in the nation. Including the national 2008 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Justin Mahalik is the first member of Virginia State Police to ever receive this award. Last April during a traffic stop, he and another driver were sitting inside the police cruiser when it was hit by a drunk driver. Click here to learn more…