Items Tagged with 'emergency response'

Of all the public safety roles in society, EMS is often the most misunderstood. Here are answers to some common questions.

The training you provide may fulfill basic requirements, but does it equip your team members to make effective decisions during an emergency?

Are we doing enough to keep firefighters safe? No, we are not – but setting priorities and executing on requirements is easier said than done. 

Complex layers of heavy materials and technology make it dangerous to inhabitants and the planet when debris becomes pollution. 

Information Station Specialists announced that it is shipping the first of four of portable emergency advisory radio stations known as RadioSTAT Systems to Maui, Hawaii.

Disaster contingency planning helps offer clear instructions and an idea of how to react to sudden situations.

Does EMS know where to go once they reach your address? Even momentary delays can make the difference between a favorable outcome and a negative one in these situations.

Here is a discussion of the short and long-term health risks wildfire clean-up crews face and how local and federal governments are working to make their jobs safer.