Emergency Management
Mount Pleasant, N.C. was set to receive $4 million for storm protection and revitalization before FEMA scrapped the BRIC program, leaving critical projects in limbo nationwide.
The bipartisan FEMA Review Council, now co-chaired by Kristi Noem and Pete Hegseth, will lead efforts in reforming and streamlining the nation’s emergency response system
A wildfire spanning over 20 square miles in New Jersey’s Lacey and Ocean townships has prompted evacuations
31 residents died in the Christmas 2022 storm that dumped over 50-inches of snow with hurricane-force winds
The simulations at the site in Lincoln tested the team’s abilities in concrete breaching, breaking, shoring, lifting and rigging
Firefighters arrived and saw fire on the sixth-floor that also caused a fire on the third-floor
Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
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A partial failure of the crane system at a high-rise building caused the evacuation of a one-block radius
Preplanning is an integral part of the fire service’s responsibilities and should be a priority for all departments
Informed decision-making must occur before, during and after the incident
Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva said it was “mere seconds” from when firefighters had stepped off the bucket to when part of the burning roof fell
Federal, state and local agencies trained on how to handle thousands of evacuees in the event of a reactor meltdown at a Connecticut plant
You can protect others, but what about yourself? Make sure you’re personally ready in the event of an emergency so you can assist others in their time of need
The president would like to see wider adoption of the latest building codes and encourages individuals to take precautions
Over 50 gathered to discuss disaster response and recovery options
Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown said it may be weeks before the fire is fully extinguished because of four hot spots
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
Fires were burning within about 14 acres of various plastics stored inside and outside buildings; “it’s very much a mess,” said Richmond Fire Chief Tim Brown
First responders from at least 15 agencies responded to the BNSF crash near Raymond
At the scene, it starts with patient tracking – and Texas has a new approach
Monterey County Undersheriff Keith Boyd said 20-40 people remained trapped near the Salinas River as roads were impassible
Crews from Orange and Monterey counties have been evacuating and extracting people and their pets
Crewmembers have been clearing roads and helping people get to safety
Workers were instructed to evacuate, and no injuries were reported
Lexington officials will review the city’s response to windstorms that knocked out power to thousands, and damaged many homes and businesses
The bill supports tougher penalties for swatting calls that lead to an evacuation, lockdown or emergency response
“We can’t plan for everything, but with the right people, policies, training, and supervision in place we can best handle whatever may come our way”
The rail company has also provided $220,000 to reimburse the Village of East Palestine Fire Department for contaminated equipment
USA-01 and USA-2 members were thanked by the U.S. secretary of state and welcomed home by loved ones
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
Motorsports safety initiatives include detailed plans and evolving technology
San Diego firefighters said an exterior laptop battery pack caught fire in the cabin; four people were hospitalized after the flight was evacuated
Multiple ambulance strike teams are transporting patients to alternative facilities in the area
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