FEMA
How high-drive, disaster-ready dogs train, deploy and partner with handlers to support complex search operations
Breaking down the CFSI National Advisory Committee’s recommendations
David Richardson reportedly distanced himself from day-to-day operations before resigning from the nation’s top disaster agency
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
Representatives debate FEMA’s role and its impact on communities hit by disaster
The organizations are mobilizing fire service personnel and advocates to contact their elected officials and push for reopening the National Fire Academy
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other leaders urge firefighters to reach out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
Let us not forget that beyond its academic contributions, the National Fire Academy also houses the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial
The agency is reportedly evaluating programs and spending to ensure alignment with Administration priorities
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
Grant awardees are reportedly unable to conduct drawdowns from already approved grant fund accounts
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
After firing 200 probationary employees this weekend, FEMA was directed “to make a list” of anyone who worked on climate or equity
The former U.S. fire administrator underscores the need for the agency to be elevated as the leader of the nation’s fire service
Understanding the appointment process for the new U.S. fire administrator and how interim roles step up to support the team during the transition
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
Administration officials said the decision to halt loans and grants was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
As President Donald Trump prepares to visit the wildfire-ravaged state, he’s focusing on the state’s water policies, threatening to withhold disaster aid unless changes are made
Highlighting the agency’s work, from the NERIS launch to international engagement
The former president was instrumental in the creation of FEMA, pushing for heightened emergency response capabilities
Mark Foster founded Massachusetts Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team in 1990
The Ohio training chief speaks to the massive logistical challenge of natural disaster response, plus seeing the very best of humanity
SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
FEMA confirmed that some work was put on hold as authorities investigated the threats
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Crown Point Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cusack deployed with Indiana Task Force 1 to Florida and North Carolina
Federal funding through FEMA will help the Meadville Central Fire Department consistently keep crew size at four firefighters
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and other leaders will travel to Detroit, Chicago and Columbus, Ohio, to draw public attention to winter fire safety measures
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