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...

This special educational training event is for all first responders (law enforcement, corrections personnel, firefighters, EMS, 911 dispatchers), allied emergency responders, government officials and communities of practice. Natural and man-made disasters will always be a part of our world. These events are unavoidable. Public safety officials are taxed with additional responsibility when disaster strikes, and they perform duties beyond their...

The Fall 2018 IPSA Symposium will bring together public safety officials - law enforcement, fire, EMS, telecommunications, emergency management and allied emergency responders from around the United States and internationally. It will be an amazing networking and learning opportunity for everyone that attends. You will quickly see from the agenda-at-a-glance that we are planning up to seven educational briefings. We promise to bring high-quali...

Complex, Coordinated Attacks (CCAs) have no jurisdictional boundaries. These events evolve quickly and they often occur with little to no warning. Victims can be of any age or gender; attackers’ methods, weapons, and tactics vary. American law enforcement and other public safety organizations will be challenged by the advent of CCAs on our soil. We’ve seen the beginnings in Boston & San Bernardino, but have yet to experience as...