John Oates
@IPSDIJohn
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CEO of @TheIPSDI. Fire service lifer. Recovering fire chief. Data minded
Washington, DC
Joined January 2022
On the 24th annvsry of 9/11, this quote sticks and recalls the courage shown and the legacy that must be honored. 'I can think of no more stirring symbol of man's humanity to man than a fire engine. They rush to the rescue of any human being, and count not the cost.' Vonnegut,'01
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For the 7 people who follow me but not @FFBehavior read and digest this. On top of being spot on, I’d offer that it goes well past (anti) social media. Open your mind, challenge what you hear, choose carefully who you permit to influence your fire service work.
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. https://t.co/UfyjmM29V4
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👀IPSDI CEO John Oates presenting at the #FRI2025 Fire Data Analyst Working Group this morning! Interested in the UL Solutions Fire Alarm Systems Certification Program to improve the reliability of commercial #fire alarms? 🧠Learn more here: https://t.co/qMsLqeNEb9
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If you haven’t already, please take this year’s @FireRescue1 What Firefighters Want survey. Weigh in with your views on safe and aggressive firefighting.
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
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The fire service is better for the transformative change led by @DrLoriUSFA .
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. 🙏 https://t.co/JyEpZuQSTu
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Dr Gist is one of the OG fire service voices on behavioral health and was behind much of @NFFF_News and @1stresponderctr BHP work. He influenced/mentored me and countless others on proper fire service research. His time with KCMO has ended, but his fire service impact will endure
**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
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Right in time for next year’s budget development (or informing newly elected local gov’t officials) check out @NVFC new value calculator tools!
🚨 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.
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Are you 👀 @FSRI_org #NERIS updates? 🚒 We’re prepping to be #NERISready! ✅ @FireCARES ✅NFORS #ExposureTracker ✅Analytics Our tools are designed for #FireService needs🔥 Exciting new features roll out soon: ( https://t.co/lkdN9nC2k1) 📅 a demo:
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Tuesday's webinar on the next steps in the NERIS rollout provided a wide range of information as the fire service prepares for the new system's full launch. At the same time, questions on legacy...
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Four important position papers issued by @NFPA Urban Fire Forum on current and relevant fire service topics. Departments large to small should read and apply the information.
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Fire chiefs from Australia, Canada, Netherlands, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Europe, and the U.S. endorsed four important documents that address some of the most complex challenges...
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Great close out of @NFFF_News Summit. Much had been accomplished in 20 years, yet more remains.
“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
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Twenty years is a really long time….what does the next 20 look like for the @NFFF_News Life Safety Initiatives? Love seeing new and emerging leaders attending the Summit to chart that path
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First day of @IAFFofficial 57th Annual Convention. Stop by and see us and learn about changes in presumptive legislation, exposure tracking, and understanding community risk. #NFORSAnalytics and #ExposureTracking
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Day 2 of the inaugural World Fire Congress. Happy to serve @NFFF_News in a small way to support this historic event.
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
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Take advantage of this FREE training program. Appreciate the efforts of @getthedatafirst and @IAFFofficial to make this available for all Fire and EMS responders (it’s a really great program!)
It's Day 4 of #NationalPublicHealthWeek, and we want to share our New Tool and Innovation: the WPV Prevention Course for First Responders, developed with @IAFFofficial. Register now for FREE: https://t.co/WP0V9wAYRm
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We appreciate the support of @CTCFPC and their steadfast focus on preparing all firefighters. If you want to incorporate exposure tracking and presumptive education into your FF Training Programs, please reach out! @NAFTDA
Are you familiar with AFG funded project #NFORS to track FF exposures? The CFA recruits have been guided on the importance and how to #registertoday @DrLoriUSFA @firecares @TheIPSDI @FSRI_org @NFFF_News @IAFFofficial @1stresponderctr @Firefrank76 @FCSNnational
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Wisdom. Both the ‘pre-hab’ and ‘what it looks like after’ are spot on and should be daily leader areas of focus.
"If you want to know what's going to go on in an organization two weeks after a sad event look at what was going on two weeks before." - Alan Brunacini #AlanBrunacini #BrettTarver #LODD #Firefighter #FireCommand #BlueCardCommand
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Survey is still open for a short time. Please contribute your view of ‘what firefighters want’ in 2024 (officers too!)
We need your input! Our 2024 #WhatFirefightersWant survey is available now. Share your thoughts on fire department leadership and more. https://t.co/5LHuwMC2yG
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Busy week heading to both @strategicfire Symposium8 and @SylvesterCancer FF Cancer Symposium. Stop by the booth at both events to learn how our CRA/SOC analysis work can help your community and the exciting changes coming to @TheIPSDI NFORS Exposure Tracker mobile app.
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Starting Day 2 of @IAFFofficial ALTS. Stop by and see us to learn about the next generation of Exposure Tracking and tools you can utilize to understand risk in your community. Not here? Feel free to reach out and ask!
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