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EMS Professionals and the CERTification of Volunteers

The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program is a federal initiative that encourages private citizens to volunteer to help out in times of disaster – and gives them a way to do so. Typically, these volunteers receive training in emergency operations well in advance of potential disasters and are deployed primarily to support existing emergency services. CERT was conceived, therefore, as an adjunct to emergency services during a disaster, not as a substitute or replacement for those services. The…

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Hazmat on the Rail

Since February 3, 2023, following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the public has closely followed reports and commentary by media outlets and elected officials. This incident has become more controversial and publicized than others in recent years and has caused a public outcry for change.
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The Pony Express Rides Again

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers and facilities, local jurisdictions, and state agencies struggled to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, gloves, gowns, and hand sanitizers, for their patients and staff. Supplies of these items were extremely low and getting them shipped proved

Beachie Creek Fire – A Practitioner’s Firsthand Account

When disaster strikes, sometimes those trained to respond find themselves and their families fleeing from the fire. Once their families are safe, they jump back in to assist wherever needed. This scenario happened to one emergency manager when the Beachie Creek wildfire engulfed surrounding Oregon communities with little warning.

The Importance of Strong Leadership for a Unique Discipline

A transformational leadership style can help bridge relationship and communication gaps between leaders and other community stakeholders. Learn how one young deputy fire chief learned from his past leadership missteps and honed his meta-leadership skills, which were essential in reconnecting communities when he became a state emergency manager.

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“Boot Camp” for Emergency Managers

In most fields, basic training is part of the learning process. Fire, law enforcement, the military, and other disciplines have training academies for building competencies and

Suburban Fire Operations: Five Lessons Learned

  Some may believe that no two fire departments are the same, but many commonalities exist within fire departments that span geographical areas: urban, suburban,

Overcoming Challenges – Do Not Skip Steps

In some ways, communities are well prepared for emergencies. However, it is critical to continuously assess systems, structures, models, and procedures to identify even small weaknesses

Four Key Elements of Crisis Prevention

A crisis can occur when a situation becomes unstable, circumstances suddenly change, or tension and stress heighten. However, not all events need to reach the

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EMS Professionals and the CERTification of Volunteers

The CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program is a federal initiative that encourages private citizens to volunteer to help out in times of disaster – and gives them a way to do so. Typically, these volunteers receive training in emergency operations well in advance of potential disasters and are deployed primarily to support existing emergency services. CERT was conceived, therefore, as an adjunct to emergency services during a disaster, not as a substitute or replacement for those services. The…

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It Is Time to Adopt & Implement Resilient Building Codes

As a result of the changing climate, natural hazards like hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires are expected to continue to increase in both intensity and frequency. Therefore,

COVID-19: Impact on Financial Fraud

The past 16 months have been challenging. COVID-19 left a trail of destruction and a tremendous loss of life. It has had an impact on

Different Sides of Disaster Support

Disaster support often conjures the image of boots-on-the-ground responders providing aid to survivors on scene. However, disaster support involves so much more that is accomplished

Bringing Back the Preparedness Mindset

Since 1998, DomPrep authors and readers have touted the need to prepare for disasters. There is a consensus among preparedness, response, and resilience professionals that

Connecting: Benefits & Risks

To take a multidisciplinary, multijurisdictional approach to disaster preparedness and response, agencies and organizations must connect both in person and virtually. Mutual aid agreements enable agencies to

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