Emergency Management
FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
The package is the largest single infusion of federal relief dollars yet for areas ravaged by hurricanes and wildfires this year
At its peak, the fire drove about 100,000 people from their homes
The role of the firefighter is changing as mass shootings, natural disasters and mass casualty events increase in frequency, requiring additional training
Garry Blackmon, who never dreamed of becoming a firefighter, became the Houston Fire Department’s first full-time paid fire chaplain
Firefighters were walking back to their engine after battling another blaze when they saw a glow down the street
Flames exploded before dawn on the steep slopes of Sepulveda Pass, which carries heavily traveled Interstate 405 through the Santa Monica Mountains
Fire officials said at least 150 structures have burned so far; one firefighter has been injured
Multiple crews worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week to remove 209,000 tons of debris from 595 properties
“What if you have a call and the ambulance has to try and find your house ... for an emergency reason, a heart attack or something?” Councilman Dino Loprieto said
“At minimum, our citizens deserve for their calls to be picked up,” said City Councilman Zeke Cohen, who read aloud complaints from residents
Video posted by police showed flames shooting several dozen feet into the night sky
Officials said the Wireless Emergency Alert system messages were too short, didn’t support web links and had the potential to be broadcast too widely
Fifteen catastrophes resulting in more than $1 billion in federal and private insurance claims hit the U.S. in the first nine months of 2017
City staff identified eight sites where pipes are missing -- along with 20 other “suspect” areas -- that could become problematic with forecasts of rain
The Department of Homeland Security OEC released the data to guide the development of policies, programs and funding
FEMA Administrator Brock Long said recovering from the recent spate of disasters will be tremendously expensive
The IAFC will continue to offer essential training for volunteer and remote responders to ensure they can manage rail incidents effectively
Officials said evidence points to arson as the cause for at least some of the fires
The report will include a detailed critique of the emergency response and other issues to identify lessons from the experience
Bossier City Fire Chief Brad Zagone wants to purchase the vehicle in case of an active shooter situation
After two families claimed deaths due to 911 issues, Assistant Dallas Police Department Chief David Pughes said he is confident it will not happen again
NIMS provides nationwide guidelines on utilizing the community to manage emergencies
“We were able to handle it because of our people, our training, our professionalism and our equipment and our relationships,” Chief Greg Cassell said
Chief Sam Pena said HFD must double its spending on engines, ladders and ambulances, and must ramp up its purchases of water rescue apparatus and the training
At least 100 people have been injured, and as many as 1,500 homes and businesses destroyed, according to authorities
Deadly California wildfires are latest natural disaster to displace civilians, damage infrastructure and strain fire department budgets
The fire has destroyed at least 2,000 buildings and sent around 20,000 people a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames
Officials estimated the fire had wiped out “well in excess of” 50 structures and “threatened thousands of homes”
Emergency response planning and training for outdoor mass casualty events has forever changed after the events in Las Vegas
Mike Kordich, a California firefighter, was giving CPR to a badly wounded person when he was struck in the arm by a bullet
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