Firefighters and emergency responders put themselves in harm’s way each and every day on the job. The hostile work environment is nothing new, but it does require some knowledge, [...]
Improving Emergency Response > Effective Training In this series of articles, we’ve covered the three main factors that comprise emergency responder travel times. Dispatch times can be reduced with [...]
Improving Emergency Response > Reducing Turnout Times In this series of posts, we’ve explored the three key factors that equal a response time: dispatch, turnout time, and travel time. [...]
Improving Emergency Response > Reducing Dispatch Time In our last post, we discussed the three major components of response time: dispatch, turnout, and travel times. As technology progresses and [...]
In the emergency responder sector, time is of the essence. From the time the call is dispatched to the time they arrive, these professionals are expected to be as [...]
In addition to the soaring heats that are typical in summer months, there are some other hurdles that emergency responders need to consider, including increasing traffic, pedestrians, and roadwork. [...]
Identifying Blast Injuries > Tertiary and Quaternary Blast Injuries In our last two posts, we covered the basics of blast injuries, including the characteristics of both primary and secondary [...]
Identifying Blast Injuries > Primary and Secondary Blast Injuries In our last post, we went over the basics of the four types of blast injuries. With an increase in [...]
As emergency responders, your clients understand the full risks that they undertake each day on the job. With a combination of dangerous fires, terrorist attacks, and violence, it’s more [...]
There is always going to be a permanent need for firefighters. Whether these professionals are career firefighters or volunteers, all hands on deck are required when an emergency strikes. [...]
