Allowing tactical paramedics to make entry with SWAT and law enforcement tactical units is becoming increasingly popular around the world. Lives are being saved with medical personnel present to perform lifesaving treatments within seconds of injury. But there are a lot of factors for agencies to consider from training and equipment to policies and funding. The IPSA’s TEMS 101 panel webinar is designed as a Q+A style discussion with TEMS...

Facing challenges head-on is what we do as fire and emergency service leaders, and this past year was no exception. There has never been a more essential time for the fire and EMS community to come together. That is why the IAFC has been working hard to make safe on-site connections and educational opportunities happen at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although the format will be modified for health and safe...

The webinar will provide an overview of how the ASAP-to-PSAP service simplifies the creation of a call-for-service for fire, robbery, and burglary events. TMA will review how the ASAP Service replaces a time-consuming phone call with highly accurate data exchange. PSAP associates will discuss their actual experience with the service. Information about the existing program to create an American National Standard that defines a scoring metric to...

The FIAT course is a basic level five-day course that covers the following topics: Introduction to Intelligence Analysis History of Intelligence Analysis Purpose of Intelligence Analysis Intelligence Models Intelligence Cycle L egal Issues Sources Intelligence Analysis as a Thought Process Fundamentals of Logic Critical Thinking Creative Thinking Inference Development Recommendations Development Analysis Methods & Skills Crime Pattern Anal...

Receive an in-depth overview and live virtual instruction in essential requirements for life safety and hazard mitigation in the built environment. NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, is referenced by countless industries, organizations, departments, and professionals across North America and around the world to help reduce the risks of fires and improve building and life safety. Regardless of job function, NFPA 101, Life Safety Code (2021),...

The definitions of both the brick-and-mortar office as well as the in-vehicle office continue to change and evolve, requiring a review of both current network connectivity and security best practices. The acceleration of mobile applications and the desire for greater oversight and visibility have elevated the public safety industry's need for improved secure remote access. Providing secure connectivity to workers at the edge and moving with an...

Please join us for our 2-day training academy! Academy Features and Benefits Intro to Emergency Services Occupational Safety & Health Risk Management Pre-Incident Safety Considerations Safety & the Emergency Scene Post Incident Stress Management Personnel Roles & Responsibilities Safety Program Development and Evaluation Information Management for Safety Officers The HSO Academy is an excellent tool to help participants prepare for...

In emergency response every second matters. Live911 allows first responders to hear 911 calls in real-time. With Live911 software, patrol officers can monitor incoming emergency calls for their immediate area in real-time. First Responders can hear the caller’s urgency and small details that may not be entered into the CAD system as well as identify on a map the caller’s precise location prior the call for service being dispatched....

Decades before law enforcement officer wellness was a routine topic of conversation and concern, Dr. Kevin Gilmartin wrote the book on it. With the unprecedented scrutiny today’s officers are facing, combined with a recognition of the pernicious stress often inherent in this work, officer wellness has never been more important—and, at last, recognized as such. Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement remains as relevant as ever. But...

This webinar will focus on the fabrics used in firefighter PPE and the standards that govern which fabrics can be used in different end use applications within the Fire Service. We will discuss each of the NFPA standards for structural firefighting, wildland, technical rescue, and station wear, highlighting differences in requirements between standards, why the testing is important, and how that testing translates to end user performance in ga...