/emergency-management Emergency Management en-US Thu, 29 May 2025 14:45:43 GMT /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews Discover how fire departments can prepare for natural disasters, support their teams and ensure operational continuity when their own communities are impacted. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:45:43 GMT /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews /ems-advocacy/inside-the-ems-compact-how-replica-transforms-disaster-response-licensing-leadership Donnie Woodyard Jr. joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explore the EMS Compact’s impact on multistate licensure, emergency preparedness and the urgent call for professional unity Tue, 13 May 2025 13:35:04 GMT /ems-advocacy/inside-the-ems-compact-how-replica-transforms-disaster-response-licensing-leadership /disaster-management/ems-in-the-ash-zone-alaskas-mount-spurr-and-the-volcanic-challenge From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for volcanic eruptions, extreme remoteness and respiratory threats Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:40:03 GMT /disaster-management/ems-in-the-ash-zone-alaskas-mount-spurr-and-the-volcanic-challenge /disaster-management/femas-top-storm-response-chief-resigns-amid-leadership-exodus Jeremy Greenberg’s resignation follows a wave of leadership changes at FEMA as Trump urges states to reduce dependence on federal disaster support Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:37:33 GMT /disaster-management/femas-top-storm-response-chief-resigns-amid-leadership-exodus /legislation-funding/trump-says-fema-to-be-phased-out-after-2025-hurricane-season President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:45:32 GMT /legislation-funding/trump-says-fema-to-be-phased-out-after-2025-hurricane-season /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews Discover how fire departments can prepare for natural disasters, support their teams and ensure operational continuity when their own communities are impacted. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:45:43 GMT /disaster-management/commanding-a-natural-disaster-that-impacts-your-crews /disaster-management/forecasters-call-for-busy-but-not-as-chaotic-hurricane-season Forecasters expect an active Atlantic hurricane season, with up to 19 storms and five major hurricanes likely Tue, 27 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /disaster-management/forecasters-call-for-busy-but-not-as-chaotic-hurricane-season /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch Wed, 21 May 2025 14:01:28 GMT /artificial-intelligence/baltimore-fd-to-use-ai-for-emergency-response-during-weekend-festival /disaster-management/at-least-28-dead-as-tornadoes-storms-strike-3-states Residents in Kentucky and Missouri are assessing damage as more severe weather and potential tornadoes are forecast in the coming days Mon, 19 May 2025 13:16:36 GMT /disaster-management/at-least-28-dead-as-tornadoes-storms-strike-3-states /disaster-management/weeks-before-hurricane-season-fema-chief-shifts-disaster-recovery-responsibilities-to-states FEMA’s planned shift of disaster recovery duties comes as the Trump administration pushes to downsize federal operations, 17 days ahead of a hurricane season expected to bring above-average storm activity Fri, 16 May 2025 13:16:29 GMT /disaster-management/weeks-before-hurricane-season-fema-chief-shifts-disaster-recovery-responsibilities-to-states /ems-advocacy/inside-the-ems-compact-how-replica-transforms-disaster-response-licensing-leadership Donnie Woodyard Jr. joins the EMS One-Stop podcast to explore the EMS Compact’s impact on multistate licensure, emergency preparedness and the urgent call for professional unity Tue, 13 May 2025 13:35:04 GMT /ems-advocacy/inside-the-ems-compact-how-replica-transforms-disaster-response-licensing-leadership /disaster-management/ems-in-the-ash-zone-alaskas-mount-spurr-and-the-volcanic-challenge From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for volcanic eruptions, extreme remoteness and respiratory threats Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:40:03 GMT /disaster-management/ems-in-the-ash-zone-alaskas-mount-spurr-and-the-volcanic-challenge /disaster-management/leading-through-the-2025-sneaux-storm Louisiana EMS leaders share how they kept crews safe, comfortable and ready to respond to the historic New Orleans snow Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:02:15 GMT /disaster-management/leading-through-the-2025-sneaux-storm /paramedic-survival/no-roads-no-problem-lessons-from-ems-who-responded-to-the-2025-sneaux-storm From blocked bridges to trekking through the snow with gear in hand — how EMS providers in the New Orleans region responded Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:33:51 GMT /paramedic-survival/no-roads-no-problem-lessons-from-ems-who-responded-to-the-2025-sneaux-storm /disaster-management/at-least-16-dead-as-flooding-tornadoes-hit-southern-and-midwest-states Relentless storms continue to batter the central U.S., triggering tornado and flash flood warnings across multiple states Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:45:28 GMT /disaster-management/at-least-16-dead-as-flooding-tornadoes-hit-southern-and-midwest-states /disaster-management/experts-highlight-national-weather-service-vacancies-as-a-risk-in-forecasting-severe-weather More than 40% of National Weather Service field offices are critically understaffed, raising concerns about timely storm warnings as deadly tornadoes and flooding Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT /disaster-management/experts-highlight-national-weather-service-vacancies-as-a-risk-in-forecasting-severe-weather /disaster-management/violent-storms-hit-south-midwest-states-killing-3-collapsing-warehouse Severe storms swept across several states, triggering dozens of warnings and causing a warehouse collapse Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:49:55 GMT /disaster-management/violent-storms-hit-south-midwest-states-killing-3-collapsing-warehouse /artificial-intelligence/beyond-the-hype-lessons-on-ai-integration-from-public-safety-professionals AI is not a silver bullet, but when used wisely — and led by values-driven professionals — it can be a powerful ally in advancing service, safety and equity Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:20:16 GMT /artificial-intelligence/beyond-the-hype-lessons-on-ai-integration-from-public-safety-professionals /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods a documentary captures the chaos and heroism Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 /ems-training-and-education/ems-fire-officials-warn-fema-halting-national-fire-academy-training-puts-public-safety-at-risk National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:04:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ems-fire-officials-warn-fema-halting-national-fire-academy-training-puts-public-safety-at-risk /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health Learn the difference between dust storms and sandstorms, the effect on the human body, and how to protect your health during a storm Fri, 14 Mar 2025 22:09:34 GMT /public-health/dust-and-sandstorms-how-these-weather-events-impact-public-health /ems-training-and-education/this-is-a-travesty-ems-fire-service-leaders-react-to-nfa-training-cancellations Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs Mon, 10 Mar 2025 13:33:07 GMT /ems-training-and-education/this-is-a-travesty-ems-fire-service-leaders-react-to-nfa-training-cancellations /emergency-management/beacon-redefining-emergency-alerts-for-a-digital-world How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:36:02 GMT /emergency-management/beacon-redefining-emergency-alerts-for-a-digital-world /paramedic-survival/zero-to-60-when-emergencies-give-no-warning Complacency can creep in after routine calls, but true emergencies don’t wait Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:14:48 GMT /paramedic-survival/zero-to-60-when-emergencies-give-no-warning /disaster-management/insider-analysis-hundreds-saved-in-calif-fire-evacuation-showcases-emergency-planning With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:54:28 GMT /disaster-management/insider-analysis-hundreds-saved-in-calif-fire-evacuation-showcases-emergency-planning /ems-advocacy/news-flash-dont-treat-patients-with-an-expired-certification FEMA, wildfire response and a fire chief running calls on expired licensure: Chris and Kelly break down the biggest news from around the country Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:49:58 GMT /ems-advocacy/news-flash-dont-treat-patients-with-an-expired-certification /emergency-management/calif-wildfires-highlight-complicated-chain-of-evacuation-communication Several residents who lost homes in the Eaton Fire received no notifications about their neighborhoods Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:16:54 GMT /emergency-management/calif-wildfires-highlight-complicated-chain-of-evacuation-communication /paramedic-survival/navigating-extreme-weather-insights-from-dhs-chief-meteorologist-sunny-wescott Explore the intersection of severe weather and emergency services with forecasting trends, infrastructure vulnerabilities and the importance of proactive planning Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:41:43 GMT /paramedic-survival/navigating-extreme-weather-insights-from-dhs-chief-meteorologist-sunny-wescott /emergency-management/fema-a-comprehensive-history-of-u-s-emergency-management From natural disasters to homeland security, FEMA’s development tells the story of resilience, adaptation and innovation in emergency management Mon, 27 Jan 2025 22:28:41 GMT /emergency-management/fema-a-comprehensive-history-of-u-s-emergency-management /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier Tampa General Hospital is the region’s only Level I trauma center and is expected to remain operational throughout the hurricane Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:20:35 GMT /hospital/hurricane-milton-storm-surge-is-expected-to-test-fla-hospitals-flood-barrier /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 Nearly 14 years after the EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, killing around 160 and leveling entire neighborhoods a documentary captures the chaos and heroism Sun, 30 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /historical/netflix-documentary-focuses-on-mo-tornado-the-killed-over-100 /ems-training-and-education/ems-fire-officials-warn-fema-halting-national-fire-academy-training-puts-public-safety-at-risk National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:04:19 GMT /ems-training-and-education/ems-fire-officials-warn-fema-halting-national-fire-academy-training-puts-public-safety-at-risk /disaster-management/l-a-wildfire-update-death-toll-rises-as-fire-behavior-analyst-warns-of-most-dangerous-day New red flag warnings are issued for severe winds of 50 mph through Wednesday Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:09:00 GMT /disaster-management/l-a-wildfire-update-death-toll-rises-as-fire-behavior-analyst-warns-of-most-dangerous-day /disaster-management/over-3-million-without-power-as-hurricane-milton-hits-fla Hurricane Milton produced at least 150 tornadoes across Florida before making landfall as a Category 3 storm south of Tampa Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:16:25 GMT /disaster-management/over-3-million-without-power-as-hurricane-milton-hits-fla