Terrorism Response
Terrorism and WMD response is increasingly becoming a responsibility of fire departments working in an ever-dynamic all-hazards environment. The FireRescue1 Terrorism Response resource page offers information to prepare for terrorist events, plus videos and podcasts to help firefighters prepare for mass violence incidents.
Police shot and killed the suspect after authorities say he opened fire with a pistol and rifle near Buford’s Backyard Beer Garden on Sixth Street in Austin
Considering the increasing frequency of these complex and chaotic incidents, fire departments need a formalized response plan
Over 100 agencies ran preparedness exercises at Amon G. Carter Stadium and 14 other sites, testing communication and active-threat response ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds
A bomb in a van in the underground parking garage exploded killing six people, injuring over 1,000
Firefighters across the state are asking Boston legislators to put aside political differences and accept federal funding
How to address real-world scenarios
Miami Beach officials approved the deployment of 12 firefighters overseas
Emergency services organizations are struggling to meet the escalating needs for medical supplies, equipment and vehicles
Prosecutors say Khalid Sheikh Mohammed may not face the death penalty
At least 50 women who worked as first responders at Ground Zero and those who were nearby may receive coverage from the World Trade Center Health Program
306 active and retired FDNY members — including firefighters and EMS members — have died of 9/11-related illnesses
A FF/paramedic captain recounts hunkering down with victims at the Pentagon on 9/11 while expecting another attack
Cebollero, Dudley and Ludwig discuss honoring the legacy of 9/11
Firefighters must remain vigilant at explosion response scenes, particularly when the blast source has yet to be identified
Our approaches to MCI response and management need to evolve to reflect their increasing complexity and danger
The best way to avoid analysis-paralysis during an MCI is to ‘get some of your thinking out of the way’ beforehand
Moving to Marine Operations helped me stay engaged, process the day and build a fleet capable of protecting New York City
The Plano chief and chairman of the IAFC’s Terrorism & Homeland Security Committee highlights the top security issues fire service leaders must address
The money would shore up the 9/11 World Trade Center Health Program, which was permanently extended, along with the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
A statement released Friday asks Biden to not attend 20th anniversary memorial services unless he reveals information about Saudi Arabia’s role in the attacks
Calera Fire-Rescue members hope to bring the rescue unit, which is currently for sale on Facebook Marketplace, back to Oklahoma
Chief Richard Carrizzo shared several resources to help fire and EMS chiefs prepare for an uptick in disturbances
While it’s nearly impossible to compare 9/11 and COVID-19, there is one strong similarity
Almost 2 decades later, emergency radio channels used for COVID-19, terrorism scheduled to be cut
In this video, Chief Rob Wylie discusses the use of fire as a weapon due to its low-tech, high-yield results
The Department of Justice said at least one U.S. customer seeking to purchase PPE for fire departments, hospitals and nursing homes was offered 100,000 N95 masks
Antifa has become one of the most prominent militant groups at protests
Some of our newest members had not yet been born when the fire service suffered its darkest day
The webinars will cover security for places of worship and how to prepare for complex attacks
The National Security Council developed resources to help first responders prepare for and respond to a fourth generation agent incident
What the U.S. can learn from other countries about emergency response to terrorist events
Jim Morrissey, a tactical paramedic and terrorism preparedness coordinator in California, joins the show to discuss interagency cooperation under extreme circumstances
The fire service writes the doctrine of stop the killing, stop the dying and start the healing after a terrorist attack or mass casualty incident
