Greg Friese, MS, NRP

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Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Greg Friese, MS, NRP, is the Lexipol Editorial Director, leading the efforts of the editorial team on PoliceOne, FireRescue1, Corrections1, EMS1 and Gov1. Greg has a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master's degree from the University of Idaho. He is an educator, author, paramedic and runner. Greg is a three-time Jesse H. Neal award winner, the most prestigious award in specialized journalism, and 2018 Eddie Award winner for best Column/Blog. Ask questions or submit article ideas to Greg by emailing him at gfriese@lexipol.com and connect with him on LinkedIn.

Full list of Greg Friese, MS, NRP results

How to increase EMS funding in three clicks
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Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Rapid response: EMS needs to anticipate, prepare for violent attacks
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Violent incidents in NYC and Arkansas are grim reminders that medics are regularly threatened, attacked and harmed by the people they have been called to assist
5 things a lame-duck Trump presidency can do for EMS
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President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
A plea for renewed commitment to COVID-19 prevention
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Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
Is a furlough in your future? Plan now.
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5 ways to prepare for and navigate a furlough at your public safety department
COVID-19: A generational leadership crisis
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The deaths of fire, law enforcement, corrections and EMS leaders and personnel will have a decades-long impact on department operations, safety and capability
School resource medic: A new role for EMS as kids go back to school
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With EMS run volume down 25% or more in many communities, how can EMTs and paramedics help in schools with COVID-19 screening, role modeling healthy behavior and teaching life-saving skills?
First responders: Are your families ready for a disaster?
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These 3 actions will help prepare your family in case of a natural disaster, so that you are able to help others
Face masks: Here’s what cops, firefighters, medics and COs have to say about use, policy and effectiveness
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Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
Crisis comms: Saying nothing is the worst strategy
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An enduring lesson for public safety leadership in recent years is that the public wants and expects accurate information, transparency
How long to quarantine COVID-19 exposed police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics
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Maintaining mission readiness: return to work guidelines for police, fire and EMS after a COVID-19 quarantine
A letter to the American public: The COVID-19 pandemic national emergency is a call to serve
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Every contribution of service matters to helping our country, community, neighborhood and family through this time of crisis and great need
Social distancing to control COVID-19 spread: Action items for public safety
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Cancel station tours, visits, and non-essential training and travel
Tip: Using Municipal Vehicles to Increase Security at Public Events
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A sanitation truck, snow removal equipment or public works vehicle are moveable barriers that can harden mass gatherings from vehicle terror attacks and other threats.
Supporting Firefighters & EMS Battling Wildfires
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Greg Friese explores the scope of the wildfire challenges in California and significant impacts on public safety.

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