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In Public Safety

In Public Safety is an American Military University (AMU) sponsored blog that features analysis and commentary on issues relating to law enforcement, emergency management, fire services and national intelligence. This blog features in-depth discussions authored by leading experts with decades of experience in their field. To stay updated on blog posts and other news relevant to these sectors, please follow us on Facebook by “liking” AMU & APUS Public Safety Programs. You can also follow us on our sector-specific Twitter accounts: @AMUPoliceEd, @AMUFireEd, @AMUDisasterEd, @AMUIntelStudies.

LATET ARTICLES

Recovering emotionally and physically after the Thomas Fire

Dealing with firefighter stress and loss after a devastating wildfire season in California

April 09, 2018 01:58 PM

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Emergency services resource allocation

Public safety leaders must understand the standards and hazards in their area to properly allocate fire stations, personnel and equipment

April 06, 2018 02:06 PM

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Improving response to emergencies involving autistic children

Educating firefighters about autism awareness can help them identify behaviors and special needs in victims that may require modifications in their response

April 02, 2018 01:23 PM

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Treating invisible wounds: Addressing firefighter stress

Support colleagues to neutralize the negative effects stress can have on firefighter mental and physical health

March 30, 2018 01:55 PM

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3 factors that motivate volunteer firefighters to join the service

Allowing volunteer firefighters to be emotionally fulfilled by serving their communities and feel a part of firehouse camaraderie will help recruitment and retention efforts

March 23, 2018 12:55 PM

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Introduction to prolonged exposure therapy for PTSD

A method of helping the combat veteran community is helping first responders cope with traumatic events by creating a narrative

March 21, 2018 02:07 PM

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Recruiting female firefighters: Closing the gender gap

Confronting gender stereotypes to encourage women to see the fire service as a career option

March 19, 2018 02:33 PM

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Special Coverage: Emergency Response in the Drone Age

How drones can aid fire service response

Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone’s deployment when needed on scene

March 12, 2018 11:02 AM

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7 steps to building a fire department annual training program

Build upon existing training standards, and incorporate community needs to craft firefighter training from the ground up

February 20, 2018 01:22 PM

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Responding to the Thomas Fire: Managing difficult decisions

Lessons learned from wildfire response in Napa and Sonoma County helped set safe evacuation distances

February 14, 2018 01:22 PM

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