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We systematically review and update all course material every three years or when new guidelines are published. All 24-7 Fire courses comply with the codes and standards established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The NFPA is the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and an authoritative source on public safety. It is responsible for codes and standards designed to minimize the risk and effects of fire including those directly related to the professional qualifications of fire protection personnel: - NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications which identifies the minimum job performance requirements for career and volunteer fire fighters - NFPA 1031: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner which identifies the professional levels of performance required for fire inspectors and plan examiners - NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications which identifies the minimum job performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a fire officer   ## Advisory Boards Curriculum review and oversight is provided by a highly experienced group of EMS and fire service providers, physicians, and educators.  ### 24-7 EMS Advisory Board > - #### Medical Advisory Board > > ##### Gordon A. Kokx, MS, NREMT-P > > Professor, EMS Program Director > The College of Southern Idaho > Twin Falls, Idaho > > ##### Jon Politis, BA, NREMT-P, MPA > > Chief of EMS, Town of Colonie EMS > Town of Colonie, New York > > ##### Nerina J. Stepanovsky, PhD, RN, EMT-P > > EMS Program Director, St. Petersburg College > Lt. Col. (Ret.), USAFR, Nurse Corps > St. Petersburg, Florida > > ##### Katherine H. West, BSN, MS, Ed, CIC > > Infection Control Consultant > Infection Control / Emerging Concepts > Manassas, Virginia > > ##### Melissa Alexander, EDD > > Pearsen Education > Asst. Professor, Lake Superior State University > EMS Program Director > Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan > > ##### Joe A. Nelson, DO, MS, FACOEP, FACEP > > Florida Bureau of EMS > Tallahassee, FL > - #### Medical Director > > ##### Marvin Wayne, MD > > Emergency Medical Services Director, Bellingham-Whatcom County EMS > Bellingham, Washington > > #### Education Director > > ##### Jeff Lindsey, PhD, CFO, EFO, EMT-P > > Jeff is currently the Chief Learning Officer for the Health & Safety Institute in Eugene, Oregon. He holds a doctorate and master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Southern Florida, a bachelor’s in Fire and Safety Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and an associate in Paramedic from Harrisburg Area Community College. ### 24-7 Fire Advisory Board - #### Fire Advisory Board ##### Cheryl Horvath – President Division Chief-Operations, Northwest Fire District Tucson, Arizona ##### Ronald E. Gill, Jr., MS, CFO Director - Office of Emergency Management Prince George's County, Maryland - #### Education Director ##### Jeff Lindsey, PhD, CFO, EFO, EMT-P Jeff is currently the Chief Learning Officer for the Health & Safety Institute in Eugene, Oregon. He holds a doctorate and master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Southern Florida, a bachelor’s in Fire and Safety Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and an associate in Paramedic from Harrisburg Area Community College. ## Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE, formerly CECBEMS Nationally, all 24-7 EMS courses offer Continuing Education Hours for Emergency Medical Responders, EMTs, and paramedics by HSI, a  **[CAPCE](http://cecbems.org/Default.aspx)** accredited organization. Download a copy of the **[CAPCE Curriculum Approval Numbers](https://www.ashinstitute.org/doc_uploads/CECBEMS%20Curriculum%20Approval_BMP.pdf)** for 24-7 EMS courses. CAPCE-approved courses meet national standards and are accepted by most state EMS agencies and by the **[National Registry of EMTs](http://www.nremt.org/)**. CAPCE accreditation means that a CE provider has made an effort to ensure that the product meets the criteria for quality educational design and for effective delivery. #### Interested in learning more about the success and validity of Online EMS Education? 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