This webinar uses the OODA approach – Observation, Orientation, Decision, and Action- to explore how public safety leaders need to shift paradigms to effectively address the constantly changing external environment. Public safety’s primary function-to protect the health, safety, and welfare of citizens and the communities served-has intensified in recent years because of more domestic terrorism and psychopathic acts while fewer qua...

Fatigue is a recognized contributor to increased accidents, injuries, and a variety of health conditions. In 2007 the International Association of Fire Chiefs published a report on the impact of fatigue. The report recommended that fire departments develop management plans to mitigate these risks. Recent research indicates that, over a decade later, fatigue is still having a significant impact on firefighters working both 24- and 48-hour shift...

Over the last two years the Edmonton Police Service has developed a multi-agency team, with interdisciplinary professionals to offramp high social disorder and vulnerable persons from the Justice system into appropriate social supports, reducing police involvement and improving community safety and wellbeing. The Edmonton police has partnered with many inner-city social agencies who provide navigators that work alongside police officers to con...

ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) is a game-changing collaborative mobile app providing real-time display of team member locations and sharing of encrypted text, photos and videos among first responders. Originally developed for special forces, it is now available to police and fire personnel. Users can share mission-essential information including real-time drone feeds during critical incidents. ATAK effectively serves as a command center for...

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...

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...

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...

Allowing tactical paramedics to make entry with SWAT and law enforcement tactical units is becoming increasingly more popular around the world. Lives are being saved with medical personnel present to perform lifesaving treatments within seconds of injury. TEMS providers and conventional EMS have different care priorities while seeking similar outcomes. EMT and paramedic training programs do not comprehensively address law enforcement operation...

Allowing tactical paramedics to make entry with SWAT and law enforcement tactical units is becoming increasingly more popular around the world. Lives are being saved with medical personnel present to perform lifesaving treatments within seconds of injury. TEMS providers and conventional EMS have different care priorities while seeking similar outcomes. EMT and paramedic training programs do not comprehensively address law enforcement operation...

There is an enormous amount of pressure on frontline public safety professionals to use 'de-escalation.' However, the ability to use de-escalation principles, to build rapport and influence behavior of people in crisis, takes time. Often, a lot of time. In this webinar, Senior De-escalation Instructor Chris Butler from the Force Science Institute will discuss the critical tactical considerations that must be implemented in order to stabilize t...