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Volunteer fire departments in recruitment crisis

National volunteer numbers have been going down steadily for years. Learn about some of the ways that states are building the volunteer force and free programs for fire departments to help meet recruitment challenges.

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Nov. 29, 2018

Review of fire response to Pulse nightclub shooting, DHS Regional Resiliency Assessment Program, New Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Webinar: A Culture of Preparedness

Nov. 15, 2018

Fusion centers can help improve campus safety, Use the “Pan Flu Scramble” to test patient surge plans, Reminder: Active shooter/Hostile event response NFPA standard, Ethical considerations in disaster resource allocation

Nov. 8, 2018

EDGE virtual training scenario for school emergencies, AskRail app: Real-time data on railcar hazardous materials shipments, Federal reimbursement for fire suppression at federal property, DEA: Prescription drugs cause more overdose deaths than illicit drugs

Nov. 1, 2018

NFPA updates alternative energy storage and solar safety training, Active shooter response resources websites, FirstNet deployable network provide communications in emergencies, 2018 FDNY Symposium: Now all-digital, on-demand and free

Oct. 25, 2018

Firefighters again target of shooting on fireground, Two ransomware attacks against local government end differently, Responding to improper use of Unmanned Aerial Systems, Next Generation 9-1-1 cost study project

Oct. 18, 2018: Virtual Tabletop Exercise Program releases FY2019 schedule, Highlights Life safety concerns of growing peer-to-peer hospitality industry, DHS Fellows Program open to Emergency Services Sector members
Oct. 11, 2018: Long-term health effects of major hurricanes, Resources for a cyber-safe Emergency Services Sector workforce, Scholarships for fire, emergency medicine and hazardous materials training, FEMA hosting webinars on updated National Response Framework
Oct. 4, 2018: Fentanyl video helps first responders stay safe, Functional Needs Registry aids responders and citizens alike, Terrorism Prevention Literature Library, Nomination period open for 2019 Wildfire Mitigation Awards
Sept. 27, 2018: Propane and natural gas safety in flooding conditions, Fire Prevention Week campaign focuses on action, National Cyber Strategy released, Outbreak Response Training Program for public health
Sept. 20, 2018: First responder family preparedness, Campus Fire Safety Month, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration requests input for updated Emergency Response Guidebook, Steel drum basics and fusible plugs for first responders
Sept. 13, 2018: Quick-thinking paramedic makes life-saving suggestion, Free online hazmat training for rural, volunteer and remote responders, National test of IPAWS Public Alert and Warning System, “State of 911” Webinar: Coordinating 911 and Department of Defense Activities
Sept. 6, 2018: Anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks, Are your social media skills up to par for a disaster?, National Preparedness Month and media toolkit, International Public Safety Association releases Fall 2018 Webinar Week agenda of free training
Aug. 30, 2018: Nerve agent information for EMS and hospitals, Drug labs vs. bomb labs, FAA releases guidance for suspected unauthorized UAS operations, Reducing stress: A toolkit for 911 call center managers
Aug. 23, 2018: Mass overdoses tax emergency services, Your worst day is our every day: Repeated exposure to trauma, FEMA seeks comments on National Qualification System, Introduction to the FirstNet Network Status and Uplift Request tools
Aug. 16, 2018: Scenario-based interactive firefighter training, National 911 program requests review of NG911 Roadmap draft, Evacuation and shelter-in-place planning considerations, EARTH EX 2018 “Black Sky” exercise
Aug. 9, 2018: The Secret List turns 20 years old, Weaponized drone attack overseas raises concerns at home, National Bulk Cash Smuggling Center provides expertise and support, International Public Safety Association mass casualty symposium
Aug. 2, 2018: Federal school security guides released, Planning for complex coordinated terrorist attacks, Patient decontamination after mass chemical exposure
July 26, 2018: Pipeline emergencies toolkit for volunteer fire departments, 9-1-1 response to active shooter incidents, FEMA releases 2017 Hurricane After-Action Report, Online briefings: Russian Activity Against Critical Infrastructure
July 19, 2018: Countering false social media information; DOJ launches Violence Reduction Response Center, Starting a law enforcement agency-based cybercrime unit, Webinar: Office for Bombing Prevention programs for first responders
July 12, 2018: Why people keep clicking on phishing emails; EPA rolls out national electronic hazardous waste tracking system, New Disaster Health Core Curriculum program announced, Effects of wildfire smoke on community health
July 5, 2018: Watchtower app tracks first responders’ vital signs, location; Faulty drug field test concerning for officer safety, evidence collection; IMAAC coordinating federal response to HazMat, CBRNE incidents; Webinar: Combating Human Trafficking – The Role of Fire and EMS
June 28, 2018: Two firefighters shot, one killed during fire at nursing home; Office of Bombing Prevention schedule of virtual training; JTIC expands public safety UAS resources; NG9-1-1 Interstate Playbook Chapter 2 now available
June 21, 2018: Fighting fires in buildings with fire sprinkler and alarm systems, National Atmospheric Release Advisory Center, Health communications lessons learned after 2017 hurricane season, Webinar: Reimbursement for Costs of Firefighting on Federal Property
June 14, 2018: Firefighter cancer registry bill moves forward in Congress, FEMA releases NIMS Implementation for SLTT jurisdictions, Effective messaging: It’s not your English class essay anymore, Webinar: Increasing situational awareness for first responders
June 7, 2018: Two recalls affecting first responders: propane and injectable Naloxone, Ebola outbreak spreading overseas again; VALOR Officer Safety app updated; Webinar: planning for drinking water emergencies
May 31, 2018: What you can do to prevent suicide in your department, Combating ransomware: Awareness briefings scheduled for June; Emergency Services Sector Continuity Planning Suite
May 24, 2018: Possible chemical suicides endanger first responders, Emergency management planning for schools, Coordination between emergency management and water utilities, EMS Week: Stronger Together
May 17, 2018: Electric car batteries pose minimal but extended fire risk; Silence is deadly: The first step in addressing the rise in suicides; FBI report: Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, 2017
May 10, 2018: Rapid Wildfire Risk Assessments; FBI releases active shooter 2016 and 2017 report; Social capital key to better disaster resilience; Partnering See Something, Say Something with academic institutions
May 3, 2018: NFPA releases standard for active shooter/hostile event response; Suicide deaths outpace line-of-duty deaths for fire, law enforcement; Wildfire Research Center videos on community risk reduction; Human trafficking awareness training for EMS
April 26, 2018: Webinar: Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication, 2017 mass attacks findings from the U.S. Secret Service, LEO Near Miss Reporting System, Hazmat Accident Investigation Team Pilot Program
April 19, 2018: What’s your fire department’s safety culture?, New DHS best practices guide on disaster area access, FEMA PrepTalks gives national emergency experts the stage, National Level Exercise 2018 to focus on hurricane response
April 12, 2018: Surgeon General issues advisory on opioid abuse, naloxone; Cybersecurity and the healthcare sector; FEMA seeking public comment on NIMS mutual aid, interoperability; National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
April 5, 2018: EMS mental health services survey results show work is still needed, Crisis leadership training for local officials, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Response Plan 2017 update, TRANSCAER chlorine training DVD now available
March 29, 2018: Planning for medical equipment supply chain disruptions, NIST offers free software for agencies to test forensics tools, Assessing operations of small law enforcement agencies, Dam safety training on demand
March 22, 2018: DHS puts out call for new first responder technology, Unannounced hospital mystery patient drills and toolkit, Upcoming FLETC training schedule, Webinar: Learn How to Strengthen Your Organization’s Cybersecurity
March 15, 2018: TRANSCAER Crude by Rail Safety course now available, Exploring sUAS use in your fire and rescue department, Mistakes leaders make after a data breach, NIST updates Cybersecurity Framework website
March 8, 2018: National Mutual Aid System beta testing launches in four states, Copline helps law enforcement officers in crisis, AVSNearMiss.org: lessons learned from averted school violence, Webinar: healthcare response to Las Vegas mass shooting
March 1, 2018: Lessons learned from protest response in Charlottesville; Managing risk in the fire service; International Public Safety Association Webinar Week line-up announced for April
Feb. 22, 2018: School safety resources for safer kids; Hospital emergency plans not enough during 2017 disasters; Partnering with private sector security on protests and civil unrest; 2018 cybersecurity outlook for state, local, tribal and territorial governments
Feb. 15, 2018: 911 celebrates its 50th birthday; RadResponder Network: Training and resources for state, local, tribal and territorial response organizations; More seasonal and pandemic influenza resources; Webinar: Practical Decision-Making Tools for First Responder Agencies
Feb. 8, 2018: Needlestick prevention during the opioid epidemic; Fitness tracker data now public, heat maps a serious security concern; FEMA Core Capability Development Sheets updated; Comments requested for NIMS draft Job Titles/Position Qualifications
Feb. 1, 2018: Backing up deaths can be prevented!, Protecting your data: Privacy and safety online, Preliminary report on the Mandalay Bay mass shooting, National EMS Scope of Practice Model released for public comment
Jan. 25, 2018: 2018 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day grants available, Planning for supply chain disruptions, State of 911 for 2017: Report shows use of technology advancing, Tactical EMS team needs and capabilities
Jan. 18, 2018: Increase in earthquake activity sparks concerns, Learning from the mistakes of others, NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code updated, National engagement for NIMS implementation objectives
Jan. 11, 2018: NFPA seeks comments on active shooter/hostile events standard, Fire in the United States 2006-2015, Training and resources from the Office of Bombing Prevention, New wildland fire science resource site from U.S. Geological Survey
Jan. 4, 2018: Fire service input needed on 2017 hurricane season communications, USFA Firefighter Fatalities in the United States 2016 report released, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program closes Feb. 2, Webinar: Findings of the Oroville Dam Spillway Failure Investigation
Dec. 21, 2017: Hepatitis concerns for first responders, DEA releases 2017 National Drug Threat Assessment Report, New Blue Alerts warn of threats to law enforcement, Testing reveals cybersecurity issues in 32 out of 33 public safety apps
Dec. 14, 2017: Carfentanil: The elephant tranquilizer in the room, Implications of liquid assets on American preparedness, EMI Virtual Tabletop Exercise Program January-March 2018 schedule, Webinar: The Internet of Things Risks to Homeland Security

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