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...

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...

The International Public Safety Association (IPSA) is holding a free, 60 minute webcast taught by Mark Warren with Strategos International, a Member of the IPSA, on July 22 at 12pm EDT. This webcast will provide healthcare leadership, management, security, and first responders with information and strategies on recognizing and responding to the dynamic challenges and issues violent incidents within the healthcare workplace. Mr. Warren will sha...

Few topics in law enforcement cause more public scrutiny than use of force. The right to use force carries with it tremendous responsibility and officers must be well prepared to make decisions under stressful circumstances. With an equal emphasis on both officer safety and public safety, we will explore current trends in use of force and provide practical methods of enhancing force decision making. Instructor Bio: John Bostain is the co-owner...