Emergency Management
Preparation and early warning are critical, but there’s no guarantee we can match Mother Nature’s forces
Evacuation
Yellowknife residents were given a noon deadline to leave the city as the fire grew six times larger overnight
Emergency Management Agency Administrator Herman Andaya said he had no regrets for not activating emergency sirens
Years of preplanning aided the incident command of an MCI, building fire, technical rescue, hazmat, and terrorism crime scene all in one
The vehicle is fully powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, mitigating the need for diesel generators that produce toxic fumes
EMS must change tactics, mindset to best meet patients’ needs – and that includes patient transport beyond the ER
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
Dispatch
Durham firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, with Raleigh operators forced to answer nearly 1 in 10 incoming calls
It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders
Past Fire Chief and current Emergency Management Director Mike Myers will oversee changes in financial planning, hiring and non-emergency call diversion
A state of emergency was declared in Kentucky following heavy thunderstorms in parts of Appalachia
Understanding the role of the EOP, COG, COOP and other key documents to keep your agency operational
Debilitating snowstorm cripples infrastructure, highlighting vital role of fire and EMS personnel during crises
The fire put Jeff Davis County 911 and ambulance services out of commission until other counties stepped in to provide coverage
2020 proved the importance of building – and updating – thorough continuity of operations plans for fire departments
Riots
One woman was shot by the U.S. Capitol Police, and three others died in “medical emergencies,” per DC police
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
FirstNet was one of several AT&T services temporarily disrupted when an RV exploded next to AT&T’s central office in Nashville
Fire agencies should encourage members to get vaccinated, prepare their response plans for vaccine distribution, and remain vigilant
It’s time for a national response to our national emergency
Protests
Chiefs from FDNY, Los Angeles, Atlanta and Charlotte offer lessons from the front lines of civil unrest
Jackson County Parks and Roads Director John Vial took the helm of the county’s new emergency operations center when the county’s health department was overwhelmed due to COVID-19
Chief Richard Carrizzo shared several resources to help fire and EMS chiefs prepare for an uptick in disturbances
Three questions to ask before talking about your brother and sister firefighters
Theft
Yakima County Emergency Management Director Tony Miller, who is also a firefighter, dropped his wallet at a gas station while traveling to battle a brush fire
Fire crews are battling approximately 30 large fires, some sparked by lightning, amid “excessive heat”
Considering the actions taken during a California wildfire that led to firefighters’ entrapment
During crisis, chiefs must communicate effectively, be honest, get personal and convey hope
4 steps to prepare for a fire involving hazardous or potentially explosive materials
Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country
The department has enacted a “Level Red” emergency staffing plan to maintain operations
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