As reports come pouring in from the cities and towns in Oklahoma destroyed by the path of the tornado, many were wondering what was being done to rescue people and save as many structures as possible. The tornado struck just outside Oklahoma City on Monday, May 20, and was upgraded to a category EF-5, the strongest type of tornado the following day.
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Tornado response drills prepare agencies for disaster scenes like in Oklahoma
Tornado response drills prepare agencies for disaster scenes like in Oklahoma
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Agencies prepare for wildfire season
Agencies prepare for wildfire season
Across the western portion of the United States, agencies are preparing for an extreme wildfire season. A new report from the National Interagency Fire Center claims that significant fire potential will plague the west due to a number of weather patterns.
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The importance of police ‘shoot or don’t shoot’ judgment training
The importance of police ‘shoot or don’t shoot’ judgment training
The case of Zuchel v. City and County of Denver demonstrates the need for live-fire shoot and don’t shoot judgment training. In the case, the plaintiff’s son was shot and killed by a Denver police officer during a street disturbance on the night of August 6, 1985.
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Suspects in Mother’s Day New Orleans shooting arrested
Suspects in Mother’s Day New Orleans shooting arrested
Following the Mother’s Day shooting in New Orleans, local PD worked tirelessly to identify and capture the shooter. As of May 16, 2013 at 4 p.m., officers have arrested 24-year-old Shawn Scott, and his brother 19-year-old Akein Scott. Akein was arrested on Wednesday night and appeared before a magistrate judge Thursday who set his bond at $10 million, reports Fox News.
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Homeland Security budget receives protection from House
Homeland Security budget receives protection from House
The House of Representatives has recently voted to protect the budget of the Department of Homeland Security. Many domestic agencies are currently facing severe cuts due to the government deficit. The Associated Press reports that the GOP-controlled House pushed through a budget that would force nondefense programs to cut more than $90 billion.
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Coast Guard operational fleet capacity on the decline
Coast Guard operational fleet capacity on the decline
It take resources to run everything from a small town department to a large agency and consistently broken equipment eats up even more of an organization’s valuable budget. The U.S. Coast Guard is finding that its operational capacity is in decline due to a legacy fleet that is in poor condition.
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Is your team up-to-date on its restraint training?
Is your team up-to-date on its restraint training?
A first responder from Tacoma, Washington, was assaulted by a 20-year-old woman after responding to her call for medical attention.
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Firefighters in California battle major brush fire
Firefighters in California battle major brush fire
A brush fire that broke out on May 2, has prompted Los Angeles officials to order the evacuation of hundreds of homes and a university campus.
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Boston bombing brings the focus back to safety and security training
Boston bombing brings the focus back to safety and security training
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, there has been renewed attention on the safety and security practices deployed by first responders. Civilians, government officials and safety departments are examining how well first responders reacted once the bombs went off near the finish line.
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Training drill incorporates the use of zombies
Training drill incorporates the use of zombies
In Moscow, Idaho, officials in charge of training emergency responders felt that incorporating a playful element in necessary training would boost spirits and add interest to the standard practice.
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