Natural Disaster
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Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods, a documentary captures the chaos and heroism
With over 400 homes destroyed and at least four deaths reported, Oklahoma and neighboring states face renewed wildfire threats as extreme fire weather conditions return
Residents across the South and Midwest began cleanup Monday after deadly storms, wildfires, and tornadoes swept through seven states
Detailing the new standard’s potential impact on the fire service
Nebraska Task Force 1, a highly trained urban search and rescue team, recently welcomed 13 new recruits
Learn the difference between the two, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm
Residents in at least five counties face evacuation orders due to several wind-driven grass fires
Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching 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
A drier-than-normal winter, combined with strong winds, has created ideal conditions for the more than 200 wildfires burning across North and South Carolina
San Francisco’s new chief is a longtime SFFD veteran and constant cheerleader for the city
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
In the days after the Palisades Fire began, tensions between Bass and Crowley emerged, with Crowley saying on television that the city had failed her and her department
Dashcam video shows the firefighter’s vehicle being swept off Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu
The former U.S. fire administrator underscores the need for the agency to be elevated as the leader of the nation’s fire service
From icy rivers to prolonged winter rescues, EMS teams must prepare for the harsh elements. Here’s how to stay warm, alert and effective in cold-weather emergencies.
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
A retired police lieutenant turned journalist reports from the frontlines, where courage meets heartbreak
Public safety leaders need to evaluate the impact of executive orders and policy pronouncements on their departments and communities
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management
The president and the first lady toured the damage in the Pacific Palisades where over 16,000 structures have been destroyed
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway was closed due to mud flows as flood watches went into effect for the Pacific Palisades
The assessment follows renewed scrutiny of Altadena’s chaotic evacuation, where most fire-related deaths occurred
Some chemicals are linked to heart disease and reduced lung function, while inhaling toxic forms of arsenic, chromium, and benzene may cause other health issues
“FEMA has been a very big disappointment,” Trump said to reporters before leaving to visit hurricane and fire-damaged states
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