Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and the people who use them.
Despite advancements in field identification and classification of substances with advanced instrumentation and tools, there is still a response gap regarding the proper decontamination of instruments and the people who use them. Take steps now to bridge this gap.
An existential danger is the exploitation of children. As the threat landscape evolves, first responders have a paramount role to play in protecting these vulnerable populations and maintaining a resilient homeland security enterprise. One program leading the effort is creating a reason for hope.
Learn how the National Capital Region took a giant step forward with the formation of a coalition partnership to cope with evacuations during catastrophic emergencies in this 2012 article.
President Harry S. Truman once said, âI believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we canât possibly foresee now.â However, terms like big and comprehensive do not always equate […]
History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally, prevent these types of incidents.
Comprehensive planning documents are vitally important, but they can easily become simple âcheck-the-boxâ requirements that result in sizeable unread documents that sit on the shelves. Organizations must take steps to avoid this pitfall.
History has shown many instances where warning signs were missed before workplace violence occurred. However, understanding the five categories can help organizations and agencies prepare for and, ideally, prevent these types of incidents.
Public safety technologies are constantly evolving. Perhaps innovative concepts like âBring Your Own Protection,â which researchers at George Mason University proposed in 2016, is a solution for todayâs challenges.
What started as a new trend in patient care in 2005 continues today with robust medical training for the fire service to manage hazardous materials incidents such as chemical spills and biological hazards.