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...

Are you running a law enforcement, fire or emergency management drone program? Have you thought about what’s involved with creating a multidiscipline approach to enhance your drone program? It is something every public safety agency needs to think about when disaster strikes. As drone programs mature, they generally expand in size and scope. A multidiscipline public safety drone program offers the ability to share the burdens of operatio...

Members of the uniformed services have unique occupational health risks. Tragically, each year countless men and women of law enforcement, fire and rescue service and EMS lose their lives or suffer permanent disability from entirely preventable occupational health risks. Largely, this occupational risk includes fatal cardiovascular events. Further, as many as one out of every three members of our society will battle cancer in their lifetime an...

Our Fall 2019 Webinar Week includes an impressive line-up of instructors from the first responder and public safety community. They are volunteering their time and sharing their expertise to educate and train public safety professionals from around the globe. There will be a total of 10 webinars available during webinar week, including selected previously recorded webinars. Special note: All webinars will be recorded and only IPSA Members will...

Our Fall 2019 Webinar Week includes an impressive line-up of instructors from the first responder and public safety community. They are volunteering their time and sharing their expertise to educate and train public safety professionals from around the globe. There will be a total of 10 webinars available during webinar week, including selected previously recorded webinars. Special note: All webinars will be recorded and only IPSA Members will...

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...