LAKEVILLE, MINN. - ImageTrend, Inc. congratulates Epidemiologist Morgan Anderson, MPH, on being named as an EMS10 Innovator for 2018. The award recognizes 10 industry influencers who have introduced significant innovations in EMS in the past year. Anderson was nominated for her role at ImageTrend in leading the CrewCare project, a multi-faceted initiative involving a mobile solution for gaining insight, both personally and industry-wide, into stress loads, reasons for burnout and mental health concerns in the emergency response community. CrewCare is a free and confidential mobile app funded by ImageTrend and specifically designed for any first responder.

“Being able to make a positive impact in the lives of first responders is truly an innovative use of data,” said Joe Graw, COO at ImageTrend. “We’re proud of Morgan’s accomplishments in that realm and look forward to her future contributions to the field.”

Results from the CrewCare app are already being reported through presentations, articles, webinars, and will soon become peer-reviewed publications. The industry is gaining valuable insights into the unique stressors of a first responder’s daily life and exposures. Anderson is committed to making a positive impact to drive awareness and change on the mental health struggles of all first responders.

Morgan joined the ImageTrend team in January of 2017 to aid in the research and analysis of healthcare data. She has a key role in the expansion of Continuum®, the company’s solution for getting information to stakeholders when and where they want it without having to build reports. In addition to providing guidance for product development, Anderson has been active in authoring articles that have been published in the Journal of Emergency Medical Services (JEMS) and working with ImageTrend clients in research projects.

The CrewCare app is available as a free download in the Apple App Store for iOS devices and from Google Play for Android devices. For more information on CrewCare, including a sample of year-one results, visit www.CrewCareLife.com.

About ImageTrend, Inc.
ImageTrend, Inc. is dedicated to connecting life’s most important data in the healthcare and emergency response community. ImageTrend delivers software solutions, data analytics and services for EMS, hospitals, community paramedicine (CP), critical care, fire, and preparedness to enable fully integrated patient-centric healthcare and public safety. ImageTrend’s commitment to innovation, its clients, and providing world-class implementation and support is unsurpassed. Based in Lakeville, Minn., ImageTrend combines business analysis, creative design and data driven architecture to offer scalable solutions and strategies for today and the future.

Many volunteer departments are forced to make do with an inadequate amount of turnout gear or with worn-out, non-compliant gear they can’t afford to replace. That’s why MSA, DuPont, and the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) are working together again in 2019 to distribute new turnout gear to volunteer fire departments through MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway Program. This annual program began in 2012 to help departments in need properly outfit their crew. To date, the program has delivered 455 sets to 95 departments.

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“The NVFC is excited to partner with MSA and DuPont again this year on our annual giveaway,” said NVFC Chair Kevin D. Quinn. “Proper turnouts are essential to ensure the safety of our boots on the ground, but many volunteer departments struggle to provide adequate protection to their firefighters. We are grateful to MSA and DuPont for their generosity in giving back to those who serve.”

“MSA is pleased to continue this longstanding partnership with DuPont and the NVFC to provide advanced turnout gear to volunteer fire departments in need,” said chief operating officer of MSA’s Globe firefighter protective apparel Tom Vetras. “For more than 100 years we’ve been dedicated to protecting those who protect us, so when there are first responders in need – we’re proud to be able to help.”

“With DuPont’s continued focus on protecting firefighters, we are proud and humbled to partner alongside MSA and the NVFC on this much needed gear giveaway program,” said John Richard, vice president and general manager, DuPont™ Kevlar® and Nomex®. “Ensuring that these brave men and women are protected as they selflessly serve their communities is paramount to DuPont, and we look forward to the kick-off of another successful Globe Gear Giveaway campaign.”

The 2019 application period for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway is now open. 13 departments will each receive four sets of new gear, for a total of 52 sets. The first 500 applicants will also receive a one-year NVFC membership, courtesy of MSA.

To be eligible to apply for MSA’s Globe Gear Giveaway, departments must meet the following criteria:

• be all-volunteer or mostly-volunteer (over 50 percent)
• serve a population of 25,000 or less
• be located in the U.S. or Canada and legally organized under state/province law
• demonstrate a need for the gear
• department or person applying must be a member of the NVFC. To help departments meet the membership criteria, MSA will provide a complimentary NVFC Membership to the first 500 applicants.

Learn more and apply for MSA’s Globe gear at www.nvfc.org/globe-gear-giveaway. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2019. Winners will be announced monthly between July and December.

About MSA

Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety products that protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics, mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a broad r