Friday, December 5, 2008
DHS Releases Interim Preparedness Goal
Last month, DHS announced publication of the Interim National Preparedness Goal, establishing readiness benchmarks and targets to strengthen the nation's...
Brown Kicks Off National Response Plan Workshops
Department of Homeland Security
IAFF Receives DHS Contract to Develop CBRN-Ready Turnout Gear
A Staff Report
Too Many Patients
By S. Christopher Suprun Jr.
We're in the middle of a snowstorm and we're driving northbound in southbound lanes on Interstate 95 to find an accident with a vehicle fire, says Asst....
NIMS Center Offers Web Self-Assessment
The NIMS Integration Center has released a Web-based self-assessment tool to help all levels of departments and agencies evaluate incident preparedness...
Andrew's Legacy
By Joel Gordon
While you're hunkered down trying to shelter yourself from 150mph winds that are tearing the roof off of your home, and torrential rains that are creating...
Ridge Completes National Response Plan
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge unveiled the completed National Response Plan at a Jan. 6 press conference at the National Governor's...
NIC Extends NIMS Implementation to FY 2007
Pat West, Senior Editor
NIMS Compliance Self-Assessment Tool Ready
Department of Homeland Security
NIC Director: Fire is NIMS ‘Center of Gravity’
Pat West, Senior Editor
National Response Plan Released; Training Begins
Pat West, Senior Editor
DHS/FBI Warn Terrorists May Use Public Safety Vehicles, Uniforms
Fire Service Impact of the Intelligence Reform Bill
International Association of Fire Chiefs
No Man's Land
By Darren Hutchinson
For a number of years, I've been fortunate to work with some amazing command teams, structure protection group supervisors and specialists, task force...
Hat Trick
By James Rackl
Providing updated equipment for small departments will always be a challenge for fire chiefs. While an extremely limited budget requires constant effort...
DHS Introduces Web-Course for EMS Response at MCIs
Department of Homeland Security
HSPD-8: The National Preparedness Goal
Pierce to Build Biowarfare Defense Vehicle
Hurricane Leaves Lessons in Firefighter Relief Planning
Merv Kennell, IAFF Local 2546, Sarasota County, Fla.
NFPA Releases Fire Service Needs Survey By State
By Pat West, Senior Editor
Organizations Launch National Preparedness Month
Department of Homeland Security
Tech Transfer Center Plans Disaster Drill
The National Technology Transfer Center's Emergency Response Technology Program, in collaboration with the National Corrections and Law Enforcement Training...
Lessons Learned Network Shares Best Practices
W. Sean McLaughlin, Special to Fire Chief
Emergency Preparedness Recommendations in 9-11 Commission's Report
By Pat West, Senior Editor
Get on the National Grid
By Pat West, Senior Editor
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