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Operational Templates & Guidance for EMS Mass Incident Deployment

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), supported by the DHS Office of Health Affairs (OHA) and the National Emergency Medical Services Management Association (NEMSMA), announce the release of this new guide for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. This guide provides important information on preparing for events

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Mitigating Our Nation’s Risks: Calling Upon The Whole Community

In the United States, losses from natural disasters and the frequency of events are on the rise. With state and federal budgets declining, the emergency management community is challenged to do more with less, while continuing to improve disaster resilience. Booz Allen Hamilton conducted a survey of hazard mitigation and

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: Vulnerabilities in Vaccine Management

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released this report, which shows the results from a recent study that was aimed at determining if VFC providers are meeting their vaccine management requirements, including the storing of vaccines at proper temperature
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Response & Recovery

Featured in this issue: Amateur Radio and the Healthcare Field, By Michael Corey; Mass-Fatality Surge & Family Assistance, By Thomas P. Russo; Taxis for the Sick, By Joseph Cahill; Finding Beds in the Middle of a Disaster, By Beth McAteer; Healthcare Reform: Effects on Hospital Preparedness, By Theodore (Ted) Tully;

National Fire Academy Adds New Online Chemistry Course

The U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) announces the availability of a new NFA Online course: Foundational Concepts of Chemistry (Q228), which provides students with fundamental knowledge to prepare for the more advanced Hazardous Materials curriculum courses.

Mass Violence: Planning & Response Considerations Course

This is one-day course is designed to help prepare first responders and receivers to assess, plan for, prepare for, and handle critical incidents such as workplace violence attacks, school shootings, mass shootings, domestic violence spill-over attacks, extremist threats and other incidents are occurring with alarming frequency.

FY 2012 AFG Grant Workshops – Now Available

During the month of May, the Regional Fire Program Specialists in the 10 FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) regions will host workshops on the FY (fiscal year) 2012 AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant) Program and upcoming application period. The workshops will help potential applicants understand the purpose of the FY

Handbook for EMS Medical Directors

The Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), in partnership with the DHS Office of Health Affairs (OHA), has released a handbook for physician medical directors of local departments and agencies who are involved in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) response. The Handbook for EMS Medical Directors covers topics ranging

Global Engagement Report

Through effective global engagement, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working with its many international partners to weave a global safety net that improves public health in the United States and around the world. http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/ReportsManualsForms/Reports/ucm298576.htm

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