As emergency response agencies realize the efficiencies of the Incident Management System (IMS), more emphasis is being placed on the tools required to effectively manage. Emergency operations centers ...

One of the most critical positions of the Incident Management System (IMS) is that of Safety Officer. As the world of EMS, fire, rescue and emergency response has evolved so have the associated risks, ...

The U.S. Fire Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration, working in partnership with the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), have ...

My first attempt at this column began with a list of all my department’s endeavors to obtain the Holy Grail of incident management-the coveted “NIMS compliance.” This included defining the five types ...

After the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, fire and rescue services are being examined more than ever. "The 9/11 attacks tested the system more than ever," Capt. Corey Parker of Loudoun County Fire and ...

As security companies continue to feel the pressure of shrinking profit margins, the smart money is on smart technology to help security firms remain viable in today’s competitive security services ...

The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration, working in partnership with the International Fire Service Training Association ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), through the United States Fire Administration (USFA) with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration, has initiated a ...

Just in time for Memorial Day weekend traffic snarls and accidents, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration, working in ...