Emergency Management
Jeremy Greenberg’s resignation follows a wave of leadership changes at FEMA as Trump urges states to reduce dependence on federal disaster support
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
The city of Baytown issued a shelter in place that lasted for about three hours for residents living west of the plant
Three firefighters, the homeowner and a neighbor were injured in the explosion that officials believe was caused by a gas leak
Some structures were consumed by the blaze, and five to seven people were unaccounted for when firefighters extinguished the flames hours later
The Rainy Pass Lodge was evacuated due to a wildfire, but workers returned the next day to start taking care of the firefighters trying to protect the lodge
Santa Clara is the first county in the state to purchase the technology, which will be available to other areas in the event of a natural disaster
The crash required firefighters and emergency medics from around the county, as well as four REACH and CAL STAR air ambulances, to help with the injured
11,000 people are without power after fires at two power substations in Wisconsin’s capital have knocked out the power
A 41-year-old man has been taken into custody and told police he had scattered “fluid-like petrol” at the site
CalGas representatives said one gas worker was killed, a second was taken to the hospital and one person living in the home may be unaccounted for
Blocked train crossings causing 10-minute wait times forced Sheffield city officials to approve a new fire station and several EMS stations on the other side of the tracks
The initial explosion occurred when a contractor was working to fix mechanical issues on the boiler
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There have been thousands of aftershocks after the recent 7.1 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes
A utilities explosion Friday at the University of Nevada, Reno caused the partial collapse of a dormitory building and left at least 8 people with minor injuries
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The explosion hurled large pieces of concrete up to 50 yards away and sent pieces of metal scattering as far as 100 yards across the street
First responders are investigating the explosion and report multiple injuries
There are significant reports of structure fires, mostly as a result of gas leaks or gas line breaks throughout the city
The program focuses on beach safety procedures that can be tweaked during the season to prepare for shark bites care
Departments conduct surveys to identify damage; residents warned to expect aftershocks
Data mapping can identify hot spots, road closures and public health concerns in real time, and allow for resource deployment planning and training
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
Former USFS fire director cautions against complacency and underscores need to be prepared
Initial observations from the Philadelphia chemical facility fire underscore importance of preplanning and SMEs
The emergency communication tower necessary for loggers, fire personnel and ham radio operators was cut down over the weekend, causing more than $60,000 in damage
Philip D. White, master fire service instructor, addressed planning effective first responder incident preparedness and recovery training sessions at the recent California Mobile Command Center Expo
Problem-solving is crippled when leaders fail to take bold and decisive action
Understanding the impact of extreme weather on first responders can help departments better prepare for major incidents
Shoring up your incident management capabilities for extreme weather events
Extreme weather events prompt a fresh look at the roles of firefighters in preparation, response, mitigation and recovery
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