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Programs
The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities.
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The goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720). For details, review the National Fire Protection Association's codes and standards.
Mental Health Awareness Trainings
Michigan Rural EMS Network (MiREMS) was awarded the MHAT Grant in 2021 to serve mental health needs for rural first responders across Michigan. We offer free evidence-based training and work to collaborate with community mental health partners to improve services between mental health and first responders as well as strengthen the referral system.
We are also seeking rural community-based mental health agencies across the state with a passion for supporting their local communities related to the emergency service setting.
Michigan Rural EMS Network is dedicated to improving the mental well-being of first responders and the communities they serve across rural Michigan. We are conducting a survey focused on CISM (Critical Incident Stress Management) in rural Michigan. Our goal is to assess the existing resources, identify any service gaps, and explore ways to enhance response teams. The survey should take approximately 6 minutes of your time. Your participation is important to help us determine areas of need, with the hope of addressing gaps through initiatives like personnel training.
Beyond the Save Opioid Response Consortium
High-Performance CPR
Cardiovascular disease is the single greatest cause of death in the United States. Each year nearly a quarter of a million individuals receive attempted resuscitation from cardiac arrest by Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
The prognosis for the majority of these arrests remains poor. High-Performance CPR is a “newly developed” program from Seattle/King County, Washington, designed to improve survival from cardiac arrest.
High-Performance CPR Overview
Quality CPR is a means to improve survival from cardiac arrest. Scientific studies demonstrate that when CPR is performed according to these guidelines, the chances of successful resuscitation increase substantially.
Minimal breaks in compressions, full chest recoil, adequate compression depth, and adequate compression rate are all components of CPR that can increase survival from cardiac arrest.
Together, these components combine to create High-Performance CPR (HP-CPR). HP-CPR utilizes a team method, or “pit crew” approach, that dictates tight coordination and communication.
Resource Agency Network
The MiREMS Resource Partner Agencies are designed to provide regional support to rural medical responders. Training, technical assistance, and resources are developed and offered based on the needs of the local agencies, professionals and the community. Resources offered include:
