Go ahead - Google yourself. What did you find? You probably found your name on several nefarious websites. Even when you go to remove your name, a new website appears and voila – so does your name. Doxxing is defined as the practice of researching and broadcasting personally identifiable information (such as names, addresses, phone numbers, spouse, children, relatives, financial history, and much more) about an individual for the purpose...

Do we really know what safe is? If you are a firefighter, Paramedic or EMT chances are you have repeated this question many times, "is the scene safe?" From our initial training to our recert classes, it's the first thing said at the start of all skills testing. The problem is do we really know what safe is? How are we determining that the scene is safe. And, more importantly, what actions did we do prior to even getting on scene to ensure our...

The IPSA's web-workshop about project management fundamentals is relevant to aspiring, new and seasoned project managers. Section 1: OverviewCore Concepts Why Project Management is Important Short term and long term projects Section 2: Project Plans and SchedulesScope Statements Deliverables, Milestones and Timeline Budgets Risks and Risk Mitigation Section 3: Successful ManagementManaging a Project Team Effective Communications Navigating Pol...

With obesity in public safety at an all time high, it is time to hold yourself accountable and make some changes. This webcast is for anyone looking for tips and strategies to improve their overall diet or fitness routine. All fitness gurus or individuals looking to make some adjustments in their own personal wellness should attend. This event is at 12pm AZ time (3pm EST) Course Outline Fitness Overview Tips for Maximizing your Workouts Nutrit...

The IPSA's web-workshop about grant writing fundamentals is for anyone in government or the private sector. The course syllabus includes: Section 1: Grant Writing OverviewGetting Started Grant Resources Determining Eligibility Solicitation Rules Forming a Response Team Developing a Response Plan & Schedule Section 2: Writing the ResponseCommon Sections Quality Writing & Citations Good versus Bad Writing/Statements Sustainability Planni...

This course is designed for Incident Commanders, Tactical Team Leaders, and Tactical Dispatchers. This course will: Define the Tactical Dispatcher Discuss the multi-faceted benefits of incorporating Tactical Dispatchers into high element and critical incident field call outs for Tactical Teams and Incident Commanders Identify the wide range of roles for which Incident Commanders and Tactical Team Leaders can utilize Tactical Dispatchers on the...

The IPSA's web-workshop about suicide in public safety is for anyone in government or the private sector. The course syllabus includes: Section 1: Suicide PreventionContributing risk factors Recognizing signs Mental health related to suicide Section 2: Suicide InterventionKnowing when to step in Listening skills Resources and getting help Section 3: Suicide PostventionFirst response impact Postevention = Prevention Resilience and resources Rec...

This webcast will provide all first responders with the knowledge, tactics and confidence necessary to work quickly with available resources to locate and neutralize an active shooter while simultaneously providing rapid medical care and a mass casualty response. To date, Ventura County has conducted over 300 classes and trained 2900+ law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS crews and dispatchers. Instruction will be provided by J. Scott Qu...

The IPSA's web-workshop about project management fundamentals is relevant to aspiring, new and seasoned project managers. This event is at 12pm AZ time (2pm EST) Section 1: OverviewCore Concepts Why Project Management is Important Short term and long term projects Section 2: Project Plans and SchedulesScope Statements Deliverables, Milestones and Timeline Budgets Risks and Risk Mitigation Section 3: Successful ManagementManaging a Project Team...

The IPSA's web-workshop about grant writing fundamentals is for anyone in government or the private sector. The course syllabus includes: Section 1: Grant Writing Overview Getting Started Grant Resources Determining Eligibility Solicitation Rules Forming a Response Team Developing a Response Plan & Schedule Section 2: Writing the Response Common Sections Quality Writing & Citations Good versus Bad Writing/Statements Sustainability Plan...