AUSA’s Noon Report webinar series features presentations by senior Army leaders responsible for key programs and initiatives, as well as contemporary military authors who weave together the past, present and future story of the United States Army.AUSA’s Noon Report Webinar series invites you to join us on Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 12:00–1:00 PM EST, to hear a presentation by Dr. James A. Helis, Director of the Army Resilience Di...

Three months into 2021 and FEMA has already declared 14 major disasters ranging from severe winter storms and wildfires to tropical storms and straight-line winds. Is your community prepared for the next threat headed your way? Join the City of Arlington and City of Helotes as they recount last month’s unprecedented Texas Severe Winter Storms. Your peers will share lessons learned and best practices surrounding disaster preparation, resp...

Stop the Bleed is a national awareness campaign and a call to action. It is intended to promote community efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped and empowered to help in a bleeding emergency because a person with a life-threatening injury from a motor vehicle collision, a stab wound or a gunshot wound can bleed to death before first responders arrive. The bystander acts as the first responder and are the first point of c...

This special presentation is a personal story about how Firefighter/Paramedic Matthew Fiorenza with Anaheim Fire Rescue survived childhood trauma, alcoholism and post-traumatic stress. After a bad divorce, an on the job injury that required surgery and a suicide attempt, Fiorenza thought his life was hopeless. His story of resilience is one that is to be shared with all emergency responders out there that are suffering in silence, the ones who...

First responders become accustomed to acute trauma, causing physical, mental and emotional exhaustion of the body and mind. In response to the high intensity of their jobs and the accumulation of traumatic stress injuries, drug and alcohol use can become a means of coping, leaving first responders at risk for developing substance abuse disorders along with mental health issues like stress disorders, depression and anxiety. During this webinar,...

The IPSA's project management 101 webinar is relevant to aspiring, new and seasoned public safety project managers. Section 1: Overview Core ConceptsWhy Project Management is ImportantShort term and long term projects Section 2: Project Plans and Schedules Scope StatementsDeliverables, Milestones and TimelineBudgetsRisks and Risk Mitigation Section 3: Successful Management Managing a Project TeamEffective CommunicationsNavigating PoliticsMista...

Due to their occupation, emergency responders have unique and elevated physical and mental health risks when compared to the general population. During this current global pandemic crisis, these duty-related risks are compounded with added physical and emotional stress. Maintaining general wellness becomes a significant challenge all emergency responders need to be cognizant of, manage and overcome in order to preserve their general health. Ch...

The way government agencies work has dramatically shifted in the last few months as the coronavirus has swept the globe. Some agencies have shuttered their offices, while agencies such as the IRS, the Social Security Administration and, in many states, the Department of Motor Vehicles have all closed their doors to the public. Meanwhile, telework and digital services have taken center stage. How have government and industry worked together to...

Mass casualty events have become an unwelcomed trend. To help communities with hostile event preparedness, response and recovery, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) released NFPA 3000TM (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter / Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program in 2018. The standard is currently being updated by 50-plus representatives from federal agencies, law enforcement, fire, EMS, emergency management, facilities, private s...

This live webinar features Dr. Vincent Covello and Dr. Randall Hyer, MD, advisors to the World Health Organization (WHO) and State Public Health Directors during the COVID-19 pandemic, to cover how to manage stressors and create calm in the current information environment, while working and at home. The broadcast includes a Q&A session to address your questions and concerns with our speakers. Webinar Lessons and Takeaways Tools and techniq...