Saturday, July 19, 2008
National Response Plan Released; Training Begins
Pat West, Senior Editor
Fire Service Impact of the Intelligence Reform Bill
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Lethal Secret
By Michael S. McCampbell & Sam Phillips
Beware of the dangers hiding in clandestine drug labs....
The Level is in the Details
By Douglas Page
A radar system, originally developed by the National Nuclear Security Administration's Sandia National Laboratories for military surveillance and reconnaissance...
Better WMD Prep on Tap
By Douglas Page
One of the first federally funded training efforts to prepare local first responders and in-hospital staff for possible release of a weapon of mass destruction...
A Night Not to Forget
By Robert Moore
Large industrial fire emergencies are few and far between, but when they happen they can be devastating events that aren't forgotten easily. That's the...
HSPD-8: The National Preparedness Goal
Give 'Em Shelter
By Pat West
Still fresh from the disaster left behind by Hurricane Charley in August and going a second round with Hurricane Frances in early September, fire department...
Pierce to Build Biowarfare Defense Vehicle
One Thousand Days
Janet Wilmoth, Editor
It's easy to say not much has changed since Sept. 11, 2001, but let me share a few interesting facts I learned recently....
NFPA Releases Fire Service Needs Survey By State
By Pat West, Senior Editor
Organizations Launch National Preparedness Month
Department of Homeland Security
Lessons Learned Network Shares Best Practices
W. Sean McLaughlin, Special to Fire Chief
Emergency Preparedness Recommendations in 9-11 Commission's Report
By Pat West, Senior Editor
Study Says New Approach Needed To Protect Emergency Responders
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Emergency Response Guide for Ford Hybrid Posted
FEMA Issues Guidance For Response to ‘Incidents of National Consequence’
IAFC: Be Vigilant for Terrorist Attacks
A Staff Report
Place at the Table
January 2003 saw President George W. Bush nominate Michael D. Brown as the first under secretary of emergency preparedness and response in the newly created...
Run for the Border
By Chris DeChant
First responders are the front-line soldiers in the WMD battle. Being fully trained and capable to respond is an absolute necessity. Chief officers are...
Local Officials Still Await DHS Funding From States
Pat West, Senior Editor
Fire Chiefs Urged to Return Hazmat Survey Immediately
International Association of Fire Chiefs
A Historic Day in Washington
Janet Wilmoth, Editor
Last Wednesday was a hallmark day for the fire service in our nation's Capitol. Historic events were held at the White House and the Washington Hilton....
Decision-Making on High Alert with New Threats
[ John Linstrom ]
The majority of calls for fire and rescue agencies will continue to be based on small, manageable accidents; medical emergencies; natural disasters; and...
DHS Approves PPE and Radiological Detector Standards
Staff
The Department of Homeland Security recently approved standards for personal protective equipment and radiological and detection devices for first responders. The move is designed to assist federal agencies, state and local officials, and manufacturers in procurement decisions. These standards will also be used as technical guidance for DHS grants funding such equipment....
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