Emergency Management
How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness
Complacency can creep in after routine calls, but true emergencies don’t wait
With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness
The Department of Homeland Security OEC released the data to guide the development of policies, programs and funding
Highly-trained crews from across the world competed in 17 events testing their EMS skills
First responders, officials discuss tactics and challenges associated with active shooters
Policy questions are coming at the presidential candidates from every direction; here are six questions EMS should want answered
Party for middle and high school students attacked; victims ranged in age from 12 to 27
The nation’s medical tactical response team answers the call when mass casualty medical care is needed
EMS providers riding in the back of current-design ambulances are at high risk of injury or death during a crash
The passengers and crew revolted against hijackers set on crashing into the White House or Capitol
Each time, he has tailored his message to the moment, at different points stressing themes of service, resilience, tolerance, reconciliation
Turning a blind eye to cyber threats puts first responders and civilians at risk; here are two ways to stave it off.
Composer: ‘A dozen years later, stories continue to emerge, evolve and yearn to be told’
Tsarnaev is still unable to be interrogated, but is expected to live
As FirstNet continues to be a futuristic idea, Covia allows public safety to have solutions today
Cities from Los Angeles to London saw increased security
Evacuation plans at America’s nuclear power plants may not be sufficient, says a startling report
Authorities searching for man who was thrown from experimental aircraft on Fri.
Practice using the Emergency Response Guide book app to be prepared for a hazmat incident
As the war begins to wind down, field medics still deal with gruesome injuries and casualties caused by IEDs and explosions
Personnel will observe Hollywood-style production of zombie attack as part of their emergency response training
Gulf Coast storm victims claim they were exposed to hazardous fumes while living in shelters
Footage shows witnesses cheering ‘God is great’ and rushing Ambassador Chris Stevens to hospital
Recruits are finding unemployment among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans outstrips the civilian rate
Changes include everything from basic organizational structure to technical equipment
After attacks, Mohammed Hamdani skipped work to rush to World Trade Center but is not listed among first responders
A vivid book penned by his brother offers a personal and intimate account of Dr. John Pryor’s life, including responding to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
With the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks passed, many turn their focus to the future
About 40,000 responders and survivors receive monitoring and 20,000 get treatment for illnesses as part of World Trade Center Health Program
Beyond disaster preparedness training and equipment lies better understanding of how rescuers will feel and react after such tragedies
The 18-month project will establish ‘the ability to seamlessly roam from public safety networks’
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