Dispatch Centers: Key to the Success of 911 Responders
Public safety organizations need to work with their dispatch centers to identify the proper information that needs to be relayed upon dispatch.
Can Emergency Management Utilize Work from Home Employees?
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many changes to emergency management and services, but it has also revealed new opportunities.
Handling the Future Outcome of the Coronavirus Pandemic
While some pockets of the United States have noted increased cases of coronavirus infection, much of the anticipated spikes in cases and the EMS calls that were supposed to happen have not.
Leadership during COVID-19: Plans and Communication
COVID-19: As leaders during this global pandemic, we must properly manage two main areas in our organizations: planning and communication.
The Qualities of Outstanding First Responder Candidates
What are the biggest qualities you should look for in a first responder candidate? Hiring a outstanding first responder starts with aligned values.
The Need for Fire Service Education and Associations
Joining the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) was one of the best actions of my career. If you want to be a fire chief, you should surround yourself with fire chiefs.
Hiring for Character and Competency in the Fire Service
By hiring for both character and competency, fire service management can ensure that communities are served by the best possible people they can hire.
How Far Ahead in Your Fire Service Career Are You Planning?
Stronger demands for proper credentials has made career planning difficult and has forced many fire service people to readjust their educational paths.
Integrating Community Risk Reduction into Public Service Agencies
Fire prevention has long-lasting effects in the community. This is because fires and EMS calls have long-term consequences when they occur.
Managing Community Risk Reduction in the Fire Service
One of the movements in the fire service over the past two decades is the movement towards community risk reduction as opposed to fire prevention.