VOLUNTEERISM ARCHIVES
Wicked Problems, Virtuous Solutions: How to Design a Risk-Based Medical Facility
Michael Allswede
January 24, 2007
The setting of national standards for the personal protective equipment worn and training received by first responders working in a hazardous-materials environment is a positive step forward.
The EMS Community Looks to the Future
Joseph Cahill
January 10, 2007
The era of “us versus them” is over. In times of disasters affecting the entire local population, all private-sector as well as public agencies must pool their resources in a common effort.
DHS Needs a World-Class Acquisition Workforce
Greg Rothwell
September 6, 2006
Like many other federal agencies, the Department of Homeland Security is buying more supplies & equipment each year. But it is not hiring enough procurement professionals to ensure that the taxpayers’ money is being spent wisely & for the right things.
Spotlight Report: Weldon Meets With Fire Service Leaders
John F. Morton
April 12, 2006
Rep. Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), founder of the Congressional Fire Caucus, discusses current programs and future funding prospects with CFSI leaders on the occasion of the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner.
Nuclear Resiliency: Command Attention Required
John F. Morton
February 22, 2006
The WWII Manhattan Project mahy serve as the model for a new approach to solve today’s homeland-security problems. A major improvement in senior leadership is needed, and a reallocation of resources, but that would be only the start.
What Is an Ambulance?
Joseph Cahill
January 25, 2006
It used to be two strong men and a hearse. Modern EMS workers are now much better equipped to provide early lifesaving support both at the scene of an accident or incident and while en route to the nearest hospital or other medical facility.
Angels on High: CAP Evolves to Meet Homeland-Security Needs
Brent Bankus
January 11, 2006
The Civil Air Patrol, which serves as a valuable and low-cost auxiliary to the U.S. Air Force, continues to change with the times to carry out the new missions assigned to it by its parent service.
2005-A Reflection, 2006-A Challenge
Martin D. Masiuk
December 28, 2005
Dear DomPrep Journal Readers: Season’s Greetings and the best to you in the New Year. Reflecting on this year, 2005 certainly will end very differently from how it began. Remembering this past January, the nation observed the second inauguration of President George W. Bush. In his Address he stated, “Government
General Dennis Reimer, USA (Ret.) Former Army Chief of Staff and Director of MIPT
John F. Morton
December 14, 2005
Details of how emergency responders can benefit from LLIS.gov, the Lessons Learned Information Sharing network, and what they can expect from the Pentagon’s latest review of military support in light of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and Homeland Security
Brent Bankus
November 30, 2005
Since the 9/11 attacks on the U.S. homeland, the operating tempo of the nation’s active and reserve forces has increased exponentially. In addition, because of the possibility – likelihood is the more appropriate word, most experts say – of additional terrorist attacks, both home and overseas, in the future, it
Critical-Infrastructure Update: The Essential Components of Domestic Preparedness
James D. Hessman
November 16, 2005
A timely update on the steps already taken to protect the nation’s critical infrastructure, and additional actions in the planning stage. Summary: Some gains, but too many hesitations, and still a long way to go.
Army National Guard Assets and Homeland Security
Brent Bankus
November 2, 2005
The militia tradition continues in the Brave New World of the 21st century, with the Army and Air National Guard playing the lead roles–but all of the nation’s armed services are assuming new missions and responsibilities in the field of homeland defense
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