The IPSA’s Mass Casualty Incidents Symposium is bringing together public safety officials - law enforcement, fire, EMS, telecommunications, emergency management and allied emergency responders from around the United States and internationally. It is designed to be an amazing networking and learning opportunity for everyone that attends. Attendees will walk away with several educational resources, tips and strategies that they can apply i...

In the face of a changing climate and the increased frequency and power of wildfires, the need to effectively mitigate and manage their start and spread has grown more and more evident. There is a persistent need for emergency managers and firefighters across the United States and the world to be prepared and equipped to respond effectively to the latest disasters to prevent casualties and damage to property, infrastructure and ecosystems. Ima...

Attracting and hiring the right candidates is an uphill battle in today’s job market, especially in emergency communications where small candidate pools were already the norms. In order to attract quality candidates and hire them onto our team, we have to look for ways to use what we already know and think outside the box. We’ll cover some of the tried-and-true methods as well as new ways to get candidates in the door.

This webinar will focus on the impact of the significant stressors experienced by first responders and how these stressors directly impact metabolic functioning. A central focus on this training will be on HPA-Axis Dysfunction and how chronic stress breaks down the very system in the body needed for a healthy stress response. Symptoms of metabolic dysfunction and HPA Axis Dysfunction will be discussed, as well as behavioral changes and medical...

Fire-Rescue EAST (FRE), drawing from thirty-six states and Canada and with the participation of national fire rescue organizations, has become the premier fire/emergency services exposition and educational event in the Southeast. The first show of the year, FRE is held prior to fire department budget preparation allowing decision-makers the opportunity to see the latest products and services before they prepare their budgets. The exhibits and...

First responders are often encouraged to engage in physical activity as a means of maintaining physical health and physical agility for their respective work duties. However, seldom is there a discussion about the significant benefits physical activity has on mental health and emotional wellness. This webinar will focus on the impact of physical activity on the brain and subsequent neurochemical changes that directly impact emotional well-bein...

Please join us for our 2-day training academy! Academy Features and Benefits Excellent opportunity to prepare for the Pro Board Incident Safety Officer Certification exam. Up-to-the-minute information on Incident Safety Officer challenges and trends Designed to addresses spirit and intent of NFPA 1521 (2015 ed.), Chapter 5, Incident Safety Officer Provides KSA’s for Reading Buildings, Reading Smoke, Risk Assessment, Hazardous Energy, and...

*Registration for WUI 2021 will open in August 2021. With more fire in the wildland-urban interface, greater all-hazard challenges taxing our resources and no expectation of change soon, it’s critical to come together to discuss the issues impacting our industry. The WUI Conference brings together firefighters, researchers and leadership at the local, state, federal and tribal levels to collaborate on emerging issues and educate wildland...

*Registration opens mid-summer! Please check our website for further details. The leadership training available at this symposium will help you address the unique needs of volunteer leadership in your department. The networking opportunities give you the chance to share ideas and solutions with colleagues from all over the country. The vendors attending can help departments of any size, giving you the tools and equipment necessary to ensure ev...

Take your ability to create and maintain an electrically safe workplace to a higher level with NFPA® online training that replicates the experience of classroom learning. Whether you are an employer responsible for protecting personnel or an employee tasked with identifying and addressing electrical hazards, it is vital you have the knowledge and skills to help ensure everyone on the job gets home safe. NFPA 70E®, Electrical Safety in...