By Dr. Randall Hanifen
The coronavirus pandemic has caused many changes to emergency management and services, including opportunities for some employees to work remotely. Learn more about the benefits of hiring remote employees.
By Dr. Tonia Parker
Many first responders are suffering from traumatic stress after responding to the coronavirus pandemic, which is leading to burnout and even suicide. Learn about the resulting physical, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual effects and what support is needed to address mental health issues during this crisis.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
Learn how risk-benefit models can help prepare municipalities for gradual reopening during the coronavirus pandemic and how these plans can also be used during future waves of COVID-19 infections.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
During the coronavirus pandemic, it's critical that fire service leaders build out an Incident Action Plan (IAP) that can be quickly updated with new procedures. Learn more about components of an IAP including a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) that ensures key positions remain filled.
By Dr. Randall Hanifen
Becoming a fire officer requires a combination of education and experience. How far ahead should firefighters plan for an executive fire service position?
In this podcast, Dr. Kevin Kupietz talks about being deployed to evacuate cruise ships as a member of the National Disaster Medical System. Learn how the COVID-19 outbreak has forced emergency managers to be adaptable, flexible and creative; the importance of all-hazards training; the value of diversity among emergency management professionals; and the need for more volunteers during this uncertain time.
By Allison G. S. Knox
The coronavirus pandemic continues to test the nation's emergency management system. What lessons will be learned from this disaster to improve future response efforts?
