First Responder Center for Excellence and Advanced Problem Solving Announce Strategic Alliance

Crofton, MD, October 3, 2024—The First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) and Advanced Problem Solving (APS) are pleased to announce a strategic alliance to enhance first responder training. This collaboration will leverage the strengths of both organizations to provide online learning solutions for firefighters and other emergency personnel, expanding access to critical training resources.

FRCE Managing Director Frank Leeb emphasized the importance of this partnership, noting that it enables firefighters to access high-quality training regardless of location. "APS was the ideal partner for FRCE due to their flexibility, commitment, and winning mindset, which will help us achieve our goals," Leeb said. He added that this alliance comes at a crucial time for the FRCE, as they embark on a transformative collaboration with the University of Iowa and the University of Pittsburgh to develop and host a series of online mental health learning modules.

David Andrews, CEO of APS, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. "Our five-year agreement provides long-term stability for FRCE’s growing online learning platform and ensures that we remain committed to the health and safety of the first responder community," Andrews said.

Together, the FRCE and APS will work to create new online learning modules, broadening training opportunities for firefighters and other first responders while ensuring they have access to the tools they need to stay healthy, safe, and resilient.

About the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE)

The FRCE is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the health and safety of firefighters and first responders. Through research, education, and training, FRCE aims to reduce occupational illnesses, injuries, and fatalities among first responders. For more information, visit firstrespondercenter.org or follow FRCE on social media.

About Advanced Problem Solving (APS)

APS is an educational technology company that supports fire and emergency services agencies by delivering high-quality online training, custom course development, and reliable software solutions. APS is committed to providing a superior platform, content, and service to help its clients achieve mission success. For more information or to schedule a demo, visit fire.advancedproblemsolving.org.