Emergency Management
President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season
What public safety can learn from the Titan submersible disaster
With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety
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
Officials said the fire was 40% contained on Sunday morning
4 steps to prepare for a fire involving hazardous or potentially explosive materials
Former Chief Jeff Payne, who retired in January, says he is “very proud” of the resiliency first responders have shown
The fire was 5% contained as of Monday morning after nearly 8,000 residents from 2,500 households were evacuated
More than 370 firefighters assisted by helicopters and air tankers have responded to the fire
4 residents were also injured and about 100 were displaced as the fire spread throughout the entire complex
Bridgewater Fire Chief Thomas D. Levy commended the firefighters for locating the source of the fire and saving the man’s life
A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
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
Crews detail a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped in a ranch-style home
When cutting expenditures, be careful you don’t put your patients and agency at risk
Federal officials said the Bighorn Fire near Tuscon has the potential to become a “major disaster”
The guidance includes recommendations for preparing personnel, the station, apparatus and the community for times of social upheaval
Reflecting on why other officers didn’t speak up during George Floyd’s detainment
Antifa has become one of the most prominent militant groups at protests
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
We can’t make good progress as a fire service with leaders making decisions based on likes instead of needs
Tips for fighting the failure to lead at an individual and organizational level
EMS Chief Dr. Mike McEvoy reminds, “There is no other component of the fire service that saves more lives than EMS”
During the operation, smoke began coming from the roof, forcing firefighters to evacuate and fight the fire from outside
Floodwaters rose after the breach of a trouble dam on the Tittabawassee River; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called the major flooding “a historic event”
A non-profit School Emergency Response Coalition is equipping students with life-saving emergency response training and equipment
Examining the extraordinary measures to recruit current and former volunteers to fill gaps in career staffing
Seeing the signs and signals of environmental change is like recognizing the signs and symptoms of a stroke or heart attack
The kit helps agencies navigate the complexities of returning to full operations and prepare for other significant events during the pandemic
A new enemy prompts strategy sessions akin to the World War II generals planning for battle
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