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,...

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...

Even though there is a fire reported within the U.S. every 24 seconds; a majority of these incidents occur without little to no media interest. This lack of attention plays into the overall absence of awareness by the public and first responders on the use of fire to destroy property, inflict casualties or instill fear throughout our country. The necessity to provide awareness on the current trends and utilization methods of fire as a weapon i...

The International Public Safety Association's Annual Conference will be held February 27 -28, 2020 at the Tempe Center for the Arts in Tempe, Arizona. The focus will be on integrated response. Law enforcement, 911 telecommunicators, fire service, EMS, emergency management and allied emergency response professionals need to attend. It will be an incredible cross-disciplinary education and networking event. The agenda will be posted soon. Attend...

More assaults occur in the health care and social services industries than in any other, but it is also one of the most under-reported incidents. The objectives and topics covered during this training provide healthcare administrators, security and front-line personnel with information and strategies on recognizing and responding to a violent intruder. Recognize the frequency of incidents of intruder related violence in the healthcare industry...

The IPSA brings together the entire public safety community to discuss education, training, policy and issues that impact all first responders and allied stakeholders during a call for service - no matter what the scope. We pride ourselves in our ability to bring together individuals from law enforcment, EMS, fire, telecommunications, emergency management and other public safety professionals to discuss how they will continue to meet the deman...

The International Public Safety Association is holding a free, 60 minute webcast taught by Mark Warren, an IPSA Member and trainer at Strategos International, on December 14 @ 2pm Eastern. This course provides dispatchers and 911 call takers with effective instructions, strategies and principles that will allow them to provide timely instruction and direction to those person(s) involved in an active shooter event. Emergency dispatchers and 911...

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...