By Giles Hoback III
Faculty Member, Emergency and Disaster Management at American Military University
In today’s world of planning for all types of threats and hazards, cross-training, and multi-agency responses, the need for educated and experienced emergency management personnel is …
By Anthony S. Mangeri, MPA, CPM, CEM
It is not always what caused a multiple casualty incident that matters. What matters is the ability of the community to respond effectively. Effective response begins with planning, training, and exercising community emergency …
By Anthony Mangeri, American Military University
Just more than four hours into the Boston Marathon there were two explosions within a few blocks of the finish line. Federal officials believe both devices were small and at least one device …
On April 6, more than 2,500 athletes gathered in Irving, Texas to test their strength and endurance along a 4.3-mile firefighter-themed obstacle race. The Hero Rush Obstacle Race is designed by firefighters to mimic the physical environment that firefighters face …
There have been numerous articles posted on the Internet concerning the catastrophic consequences of an electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attack directed towards the United States. Public safety agencies nationwide should seriously heed these as warnings and consider how …
The countdown towards sequestration continues. Most Americans, in all walks of life, are tired of hearing about this impending March 1 deadline, but alas, the impacts of these cuts could have significant impacts on those in public safety positions.…
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