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Law Enforcement Collaboration Within Multidisciplinary Teams

Illustration of woman and police officer sharing puzzle pieces and coming to a single ideaMultidisciplinary teams are inherently collaborative and benefit intricate police cases and vulnerable populations. Adopting the expertise of professionals in medicine, social work, forensics, and more, these teams deliver a more thorough and efficient response than a single agency could accomplish independently.

Podcast – Built to Serve: Jeffrey J. Wittig on TIFMAS, Teamwork, and Emergency Response

This is an interview with Fire Chief Jeffrey J. Wittig, a podcast by Domestic Preparedness, June 25, 2025. Hon. Craig Fugate, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, discusses his philosophy of emergency management with Domestic Preparedness Journal Marketing Coordinator Nicolette Casey-Phillips. From overseeing record-breaking disasters to transforming emergency management, Mr. Fugate has earned his reputation as a giant in the field.

State Defense Forces: The Untapped Backbone of Emergency Response

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Augusta-based 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard, partner with Georgia State Defense Force personnel to unload cases of water during a point of distribution (POD) mission in Augusta, Georgia, Sept. 30, 2024. The Georgia National Guard has mobilized to provide response and recovery support to areas in the state impacted by Hurricane Helene. At the direction of the Governor and through The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), the Georgia National Guard will continue to partner local, state, and federal entities in this effort. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Ayanna Tillman)As disasters become more frequent, states face pressure to expand response capacity without raising costs. With stretched National Guard resources, limited federal support, and finite mutual aid, states have an overlooked resource: Title 32 State Defense Forces.

Wildfire PREsponse: Closing the Gap With Mitigation

Pine Forest with Controlled Burn on One Side, Southern GeorgiaMitigation is essential to managing wildfires. As fire seasons grow longer and more costly, responders should be PREsponders, and mitigation experts may participate in response. Coordinated efforts to prevent wildfires are a proven strategy to address the next fire season.

Public Order Policing Units in Disasters

People gathered near destroyed buildings in NepalModern disasters highlight the critical need for effective crowd control and management, especially when people are deprived of essential resources. The role of specialized law enforcement units in managing crowds is vital to ensuring that disaster response efforts can reach and assist victims efficiently and peacefully.

Podcast – Reframing Hurricane Response: Craig Fugate on Survivors as a First Line of Defense

Craig Fugate presenting at a conferenceThis is an interview with The Honorable Craig Fugate, a podcast by Domestic Preparedness, June 11, 2025. Hon. Craig Fugate, former director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, discusses his philosophy of emergency management with Domestic Preparedness Journal Marketing Coordinator Nicolette Casey-Phillips. From overseeing record-breaking disasters to transforming emergency management, Mr. Fugate has earned his reputation as a giant in the field.

Managing Animal Loss: Emergency Carcass Operations

Cattle stockyard with meat cows. Feeding of livestock on farm feedlot in Florida rural area.Carcass management is rarely top of mind for emergency managers, but during mass animal deaths, it tests preparedness, coordination, and public trust. Including it in all-hazards planning closes a critical gap and boosts community resilience.

Why Emergency Management Is a Good Career for Transitioning Veterans

A veteran serviceman walking through a bustling city street, inFor many service members, the transition from the military to a civilian workforce can be challenging. They have been trained in a specialized skill set and now must determine how to effectively apply those skills in civilian employment. In the emergency management field, veterans can find the vocational purpose they are used to.
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