In October 2002, several law enforcement agencies in the Washington, D.C., area were challenged to a new level when they had to manage scenes related to the D.C. sniper investigation. More than 20 ...

The organizational keys to a safe and effective accident scene are similar to any other complex and dangerous incident: preplanning, training, proper and adequate resources, effective incident ...

Emergency management professionals work behind the scenes, crafting plans and protocols for natural disasters, pandemics and bioterrorist attacks. When these events occur, emergency management ...

Elliott Data Systems participated in an evaluation sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for its Emergency Event Manager Solution (EEMS). The evaluation ...

Considering the stress of the fireground, effective scene management is a key skill to master. Another essential tool is the roll call to ensure your personnel's safety. In this article, Robert ...

For years, New Bedford Emergency Management has filled the role of providing this cool-down/warming and general comfort resource, known as "rehab," at the scenes of incidents.

A 1996 survey shows that 66.66% or respondents agreed that if the journey to an emergency scene could be made safer while improving or maintaining response time, they would be ...

Let's be clear, emergency management's role is not on scene, unless a single liaison is needed to the main command post. Activate the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) ...