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May 2, 2018
With a long history of law enforcement in my background, I understood ballistic protection levels and the terms associated with them. The surprise is that I’m now having conversations about this protection with other fire chiefs.
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May 2, 2018
With a long history of law enforcement in my background, I understood ballistic protection levels and the terms associated with them. The surprise is that I’m now having conversations about this protection with other fire chiefs.
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March 16, 2018
All-hazards response isn’t a new concept, so what’s the point of talking about it yet again? It’s not about the past; it’s about scenario-planning for the future.
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March 2, 2018
The fire service handles things outside our traditional mission of firefighting: from community paramedicine and terrorism to hazardous materials and technical rescue, our world’s fire service is the benefactor of all-hazards solutions.
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March 2, 2018
Why can’t the fire service get information from the feds that is as relevant as it is to law enforcement? The fact is that we can; we just have to ask, then commit to developing a partnership with them.
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March 1, 2018
Mass shootings persist, and whether the shooters are branded as domestic terrorists, violent extremists or another such label, this persistence presents significant challenges for security analysts, law enforcement and fire-rescue professionals.
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February 28, 2018
New version to better manage and track emergency service resources during large-scale emergencies that require mutual aid.
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February 15, 2018
Our hearts are heavy for the senseless loss of life in Parkland, Florida.
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February 14, 2018
Standard provides training standards; breaks it down between law enforcement, fire and EMS responsibilities.
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February 9, 2018
Bill contains some of the most significant EMS reimbursement reforms that Congress has enacted in several years.
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January 2, 2018
All 50 states, D.C., and two U.S. territories have officially "opted in" to FirstNet
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May 22, 2018
Applications such as PulsePoint offer a unique way to involve the citizens in a local jurisdiction to not only become aware of when others need life or death assistance, but also provide them an avenue to render aid.
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May 21, 2018
Here are a few great ideas how you can celebrate EMS Week in your community.
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May 17, 2018
National EMS Week is a time to thank the entire EMS community, especially firefighter/EMTs and paramedics.
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