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.
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
Emergency Preparedness
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
On the 17th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks, agencies around the country are honoring the day with remembrance posts
As the fifth anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing approaches, Cambridge Fire Department officials say they are ready for potential terrorist activity
Communication problems, especially reliability and interoperability, are widespread and complicate preparedness, training and response
William Harris got out of his truck and chased after Sayfullo Saipov after hearing the crash and seeing him standing in the street with guns
Police said the explosion was a terrorist attack, the fifth in Britain this year
If your agency doesn’t have a plan for how to deal with fire as a weapon, it’s time to get to work
The attack left dozens of people sprawled out on the ground in the city in northeastern Spain, some spattered with blood and others coping with broken limbs
Orlando Shooting
The service was closed to the public and was held for survivors, victims’ families, club employees and local officials
As responders, we can’t run from danger because we’re tasked with mitigating the incident and managing the aftermath
Firefighters will be called upon to mitigate the effects of bombings and other incidents involving the use of explosive devices
Larry Barton, a threat assessment instructor for the FBI, said the strategy saves lives, but people need to make decisions quickly
The attack left seven people and three attackers dead
British media reported that more than one person had been killed in the rampage
Teenage screams filled the arena just after the explosion, which also killed the attacker and injured dozens
Emergency responder effectiveness after this terrorist MCI will likely be judged – fairly or not – based on solving the crime, caring for the injured and quickly reuniting families
Hundreds gathered for a ceremony at the former site of the Murrah building, now a memorial and museum
Authorities said they were treating the attacks as a terrorist incident
Nine people remain hospitalized from the attacks and others are paralyzed; hundreds are still receiving psychological treatment
For all the men and women who were killed during the 9/11 attacks, there were countless lives saved by the bravery of others
Obama has threatened to veto the bill over potential backlash from the U.S. ally
Fire Chief
Much has changed in the fire service as a result of 9/11, here’s a look at what we learned and failed to act on, and those things we simply didn’t learn
Fire Chief
Much has changed in the fire service as a result of 9/11, here’s a look at what we learned and failed to act on, and those things we simply didn’t learn
A recent National Academy of Medicine discussion paper describes best practices for EMS and hospital responses to active shooter, bombing and terror attacks
Experts said it sounds an alarm about the long-lasting impact of PTSD and depression on the brain
The FBI has loosened its security requirements for terrorism-response training and can tailor it to each community’s needs
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