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
One of the movements in the fire service over the past two decades is the movement towards community risk reduction as opposed to fire prevention. Learn more about how this change in philosophy lowers the overall risk to the community while helping to save lives and improve the local economy.
By Dr. Chuck Russo and Dr. Samer Koutoubi
Police officers and other first responders are at a much greater risk of being exposed to and contracting COVID-19 coronavirus. Here are several ways that public safety professionals can protect themselves from this contagious respiratory disease.
By Allison G. S. Knox
Many first responders struggle with PTSD and mental health issues due to the nature of their job. In order to help them, leaders must first ensure the organization's culture is both positive and supportive.
By Brad Davison
Research shows that a small exterior fire can become a whole-structure fire in as little as two minutes. Here's how firefighting tactics must evolve to account for modern building materials and construction techniques.
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.
