Emergency Management
Pennsylvania’s emergency director urged FEMA to reconsider policy changes that could raise aid thresholds and cost shares, risking future disaster relief for the state
Ken Pagurek stepped down after delays in deploying FEMA teams to deadly Texas flooding, citing growing frustration with DHS oversight and the Trump administration’s handling of disaster response
The number of people missing after the July 4 floods in Texas has dropped to just three as search efforts continue and officials praise rescuers for their progress
Touring the condo collapse site offers a glimpse into the monumental rescue and recovery efforts underway
Agencies are (or should be) preparing for continued rolling blackouts meant to minimize the risk of electrical line-caused fires
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
The blazes are reminiscent of last year’s season, as officials warn against fireworks use in current ‘bone dry’ conditions
The flames are deep and firefighters have not been able to find their source, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava said during a news conference
Approximately 130 firefighters, working in teams, are approaching the pile from above and below as they search for any signs of life
Created in the 1980s, the search and rescue team has been dispatched to disasters in the U.S. and across the world to help comb through rubble, save lives and locate the dead
Crews must focus on the job at hand, not speculate about the cause; we can leave that to the experts
EMS must change tactics, mindset to best meet patients’ needs – and that includes patient transport beyond the ER
According to the alert, the Rockton area fire has been rated as severe, posing a significant threat to life or property
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
Durham firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, with Raleigh operators forced to answer nearly 1 in 10 incoming calls
How one hydrant provided hope after the Great Earthquake of 1906, and what was done to ensure the city would never again have to rely on a miracle
Jackson Fire Lt. Solomon Forbes’ apartment was destroyed in the blaze, but he was able to safely evacuate his family and neighbors
One firefighter suffered minor injuries and 1,000 residents were evacuated due to the 1,325-acre Pacific Palisades Fire
Firefighters were investigating a Level 3 hazmat incident after the resident said they were delivered a package containing the chemical
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
An Illinois service partnered with the health department to vaccinate vulnerable populations in homeless shelters, nursing homes, jails and congregate living facilities
Janesville firefighters had conducted a training exercise at the same complex the day before the fire
The fire destroyed 374 buildings, forced nearly 100,000 people to evacuate and left at least one firefighter with third-degree burns
These firefighters and firefighter family members flexed their entrepreneurial skills on the small screen
First responders performed dozens of swift water rescues following record rainfall in the Nashville area
Several people were extricated from damaged homes as first responders conducted extensive search and rescue efforts
North Brookfield Fire Chief Joseph Holway searched throughout the three-story building to make sure everyone was outside
Past Fire Chief and current Emergency Management Director Mike Myers will oversee changes in financial planning, hiring and non-emergency call diversion
Ontario firefighters managed flareups and rescued a horse in the aftermath of the blast
The EMTs alerted fire crews and began to evacuate residents
A state of emergency was declared in Kentucky following heavy thunderstorms in parts of Appalachia
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