If you're planning to become a firefighter, you may soon need EMS certification to join the ranks. EMs certification is being proposed as a job performance requirement (JPR) in the upcoming edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications.
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September 9, 2016
If you're planning to become a firefighter, you may soon need EMS certification to join the ranks. EMs certification is being proposed as a job performance requirement (JPR) in the upcoming edition of NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications.
While some groups are supportive of this proposal, others argue that EMS certification is a costly, time-consuming requirement tha...
September 8, 2016
Two Islamic State operatives were arrested in Kenya after trying to launch an anthrax attack, raising fears the terrorist group is increasingly close to acquiring the deadly biological weapon.
Two Islamic State operatives were arrested in Kenya after trying to launch an anthrax attack, raising fears the terrorist group is increasingly close to acquiring the deadly biological weapon.
Kenyan media reports that both operatives were medical interns at Malindi hospital, who studied at Saratov State Medical University. “The two were planning to acquire fake travel documents to facilitate t...
September 6, 2016
Cognitive impairment, long considered a leading risk factor for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, has been detected in a significant proportion of people who served as first responders during the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster, Stony Brook University researchers have found.
Cognitive impairment, long considered a leading risk factor for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, has been detected in a significant proportion of people who served as first responders during the 9/11 World Trade Center disaster, Stony Brook University researchers have found.
For years, the lion's share of public attention has been riveted on the cancers and respiratory conditions that h...
September 2, 2016
The COPS Office works alongside law enforcement to support agencies experiencing extraordinary circumstances. Through many research efforts, COPS has invested countless resources to channel best and proven practices and distribute those throughout the field through publications.
The COPS Office works alongside law enforcement to support agencies experiencing extraordinary circumstances. Through many research efforts, COPS has invested countless resources to channel best and proven practices and distribute those throughout the field through publications. Many of these large-scale incidents are unique to the departments that experience them; however, the COPS Office continu...
September 1, 2016
On July 13 the U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment increasing funding for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program from $13 million to $15 million.
The amendment was offered by Reps Jared Polis (D-Colo.), Peter King (R-N.Y.) and Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) to the FY2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5538).
On July 13 the U.S. House of Representatives adopted an amendment increasing funding for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program from $13 million to $15 million.
The amendment was offered by Reps Jared Polis (D-Colo.), Peter King (R-N.Y.) and Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.) to the FY2017 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 5538).
The Volunteer Fire Assistance program, for...
September 1, 2016
As the federal government continues to promote FirstNet, the Federal Communications Commission-reserved bandwidth intended to allow first responders like police and fire departments to communicate better with one another, officials in the nation’s capital want states to spearhead the next generation of 9-1-1 emergency call systems and public safety broadband.
As the federal government continues to promote FirstNet, the Federal Communications Commission-reserved bandwidth intended to allow first responders like police and fire departments to communicate better with one another, officials in the nation’s capital want states to spearhead the next generation of 9-1-1 emergency call systems and public safety broadband.
Communications interoperability amo...
August 31, 2016
It's taken years to get crews into a standardized mindset to practice incident command (IC) and mass casualty incident (MCI) management in a non-chaotic and coordinated manner.
Progressive systems now routinely set up MCI operations at incidents that tax their available resources, request pre-arranged MCI waves/levels of units or task forces, and refrain from scooping up the first patients that come to them.
It's taken years to get crews into a standardized mindset to practice incident command (IC) and mass casualty incident (MCI) management in a non-chaotic and coordinated manner.
Progressive systems now routinely set up MCI operations at incidents that tax their available resources, request pre-arranged MCI waves/levels of units or task forces, and refrain from scooping up the first patients that...
August 31, 2016
A team of researchers may have taken the first steps towards creating a treatment for Zika infections.
Hengli Tang, a biological science professor at the Florida State University College of Arts and Science, worked with scientists from Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of Health on repositioning drugs already approved or undergoing clinical trials.
A team of researchers may have taken the first steps towards creating a treatment for Zika infections.
Hengli Tang, a biological science professor at the Florida State University College of Arts and Science, worked with scientists from Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of Health on repositioning drugs already approved or undergoing clinical trials.
The team identified nine...
August 30, 2016
The American Petroleum Institute released a new video designed to help first responders to accidents involving crude oil shipments by rail.
The American Petroleum Institute released a new video designed to help first responders to accidents involving crude oil shipments by rail.
“The video gives first responders a look at specific tank car markings and other visual depictions of what to consider when responding to an incident, should one occur,” API Midstream Group Director Robin Rorick said on Aug. 25. “It is the latest in our ind...
August 30, 2016
NIOSH NPPTL N95 Day is on Tuesday, September 6!
N95 Day is a time to recognize the importance of respiratory protection in the workplace and become familiar with the NIOSH resources to help make educated decisions when selecting and wearing a respirator! #N95DAY
For more information on N95 Day, please visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/n95day.html
NIOSH NPPTL N95 Day is on Tuesday, September 6!
N95 Day is a time to recognize the importance of respiratory protection in the workplace and become familiar with the NIOSH resources to help make educated decisions when selecting and wearing a respirator! #N95DAY
For more information on N95 Day, please visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/n95day.html