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Understanding and Coping with First Responder Stress: Free Online Resource
By Anthony S. Mangeri, Sr. Firefighters and pre-hospital providers respond to traumatic incidents that can be mentally and emotionally demanding. For many years, the culture in emergency services...
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Hurricane Irma: GIS Data Continues to Change Disaster Response
By Kurt Binversie, Faculty Member, Intelligence Studies at American Military University Eleven months ago this week, all eyes were on Hurricane Matthew, which was about to wreak havoc on Florida. At...
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Preparing for Disaster Requires Cross-Agency Collaboration
By Faylin Mutch, alumna, American Military University In recent years, many local governments have seen major cuts to their budgets resulting in significant staffing shortages, less financial support...
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20 Questions Emergency Managers Should Ask Before Disaster Strikes
By Evan Rosenberg, faculty, Emergency & Disaster Management, American Military University There is certainly no shortage of disasters. From increases in the strength and frequency of major storms...
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Preparing for the Unthinkable: The Value of Citizen Responders at the Las...
By Anthony S. Mangeri, MPA, EMT, CEM, American Military University It is painful to think that violent attacks such as the Las Vegas shooting and Boston Marathon bombing can happen anytime and...
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How Social Media and Volunteered Mapping Has Changed Emergency Response
By Liam O’Brien, faculty member, Intelligence Studies at American Military University Volunteered geographic information (VGI) was first coined by Michael Goodchild in 2007 as a term to denote...
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Flu Season and Pandemic Planning: Ethical Approaches to Epidemic Response
By Jeffery A. King, Faculty Member, American Military University The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently signaled that the 2017-2018 flu season is expected to meet the criteria for a...
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EMS on the Hill: The Importance of Political Advocacy
By Allison G. S. Knox, EMT-B, faculty member at American Military University Emergency medical services (EMS) are a critically important part of public safety, but its voice is not as loud as that of...
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EMS on the Hill: Supporting Legislation to Improve EMS
By Allison G. S. Knox, faculty member at American Military University On April 11-12, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) held their annual EMS on the Hill event in...
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EMS is the First Line of Defense Against Spread of Infectious Diseases
By Keith Collins, alumni, Fire Science Management at American Military University Emergency services personnel play a vital role in maintaining public health. Not only are they the first to provide...
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Be Ready to Respond by Combating Fatigue
By Amy Eisenhauer, student, Political Science at American Public University Fatigue and poor sleep habits are commonly accepted as status quo in first response communities. Fatal traffic accidents...
View ArticleDisaster Response Planning Guidebook: Free Online Resource
By Anthony S. Mangeri Emergency management agencies have a critical role in restoring stability in times of crisis, but they cannot do this alone. Disaster response, recovery and resiliency require...
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Five Tips for Starting and Sustaining an EMS Career
By Brad Davison, alumnus, American Military University The emergency medical services (EMS) field is one of the most rewarding, fulfilling, awe-inspiring, and challenging careers that anyone could ever...
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What is Vicarious Trauma and How to Prevent It
By Lieutenant Brad Bouchillon, Statesboro (GA) Fire Department Anyone who works in the fire service, emergency medical services, law enforcement, or another public safety field has heard of...
View ArticleWomen Firefighters: Delivering Strength Under Fire
By Michele Ice, contributor to In Public Safety Women have been represented in the fire service for almost 200 years. The first woman firefighter we know of was Molly Williams, who was a slave in New...
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Two In, Two Out: Maintaining Your Marriage in the Fire Service
By Lieutenant Brad Bouchillon, Statesboro (GA) Fire Department Within the fire service, there is a general understanding that no task is done by one individual. You clean the station as a crew, you...
View ArticleLimiting Exposure to Asbestos After a Disaster
By Rosie Rosati, contributor to In Public Safety Areas ravaged by environmental disasters fight an uphill battle during the recovery process, and the presence of asbestos can complicate matters...
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How Cardiovascular Check-Ups Save Firefighter Lives
By Michele Ice, contributor to In Public Safety Firefighters are tough, but so are the challenges we face day after day in modern firefighting. It is crucial every firefighter understands the risks of...
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Emergency Services: How Much Equipment Is Enough?
Start a emergency and disaster management degree at American Military University. By Dr. Randall Hanifen, faculty member, Emergency & Disaster Management at American Military University Editor’s...
View ArticleHelping Friends Be More Sensitive to First Responder PTSD
Start a fire science degree at American Military University. By Lieutenant Robert Hiller, contributor to In Public Safety There have been many discussions and studies in recent years about the effects...
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