In this podcast episode, AMU's Drs. Kate Brannum and Michelle Watts discuss their research examining how a mostly volunteer fire service in Guatemala responded to the catastrophic eruption of Volcan de Fuego in 2018 with minimal financial support from the government.
By Kurt Binversie
The coronavirus is spreading rapidly around the world. Learn how government officials and citizens alike are using geospatial information systems (GIS) to monitor the spread of the virus in real-time.
The fast spread of coronavirus poses a major risk to public health in the US and globally. In this podcast, AMU’s Dr. Samer Koutoubi discusses COVID-19’s impact on schools and businesses, local health protocols, the benefits of social distancing, and how communities can prepare for the growing number of cases.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
About 40 years ago, educational degrees related to the fire service were nonexistent. While much progress has been made, continuing education must become the norm. Here are some ideas about how to standardize company officer requirements, improve reciprocity qualifications, and enhance training and educational standards across the country.
By Dr. Darrell Dantzler
Emergency managers must be actively monitoring global and national response strategies to the novel coronavirus. Learn how state and local emergency managers can improve public communication and potentially mitigate person-to-person transmission through strategies like social distancing.
By David Hubler
The CDC reported the first case of the deadly Wuhan coronavirus in the US, which prompted an emergency meeting by the World Health Organization to determine how to manage the international outbreak. Learn more about why scientists are increasingly concerned about the spread of this virus.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
Many qualified firefighters are passing up on leadership roles because of other obligations such as juggling a second job to support their family. Find out how fire departments can take steps to avoid this leadership vacuum.
