By Eric Brenneman
Firefighters know how to react to trouble, but when it comes to their mental health, reacting is not enough. Find out how simple yoga practices, that don't have anything to do with sporting yoga pants, can help firefighters build mental resilience.
By Michele Ice
A first responder was driving with her daughter when they were hit by a van that ran a stop sign. A car seat check, just two weeks before the crash, likely saved 10-month-old Brooke's life. Find out more about why it's so important for everybody, even first responders, to have a certified technician ensure their child's car seat is properly installed.
By Drs. Kate Brannum and Michelle Watts
After a volcanic eruption in Guatemala, firefighters gave time, energy, and money out of their own pockets to keep response efforts going. AMU faculty members interviewed some of those firefighters about the country's reliance on volunteers for disaster response, despite the lack of government support and resources.
By Michele Ice
When southwest Georgia was devastated by Hurricane Michael, local responders were overwhelmed so the Georgia Incident Management Response Team stepped in to help out. Learn about one firefighter's experience during the response and why she encourages all first responders to volunteer.
By Leischen Stelter
We take a look back at the fire articles that resonated most with our readers over the past year. Here are In Public Safety's most popular 2018 articles, including firsthand accounts of fighting the California wildfires and handling stress and trauma.
By Kurt Binversie
California wildfires are causing massive and widespread devastation. Learn about the indispensable Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) technology that first responders and the public are using to get real-time information about these unpredictable fires.
