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Acting Secretary of DHS Announces Additional Support to Firefighting Organizations

May 26, 2020

Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad F. Wolf announced changes to the FY2019 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant program that would allow more firefighting organizations to take advantage of the grants.

DHS Science and Technology Directorate: Technologies to Help First Responders and Public Safety Officers Coordinate COVID-19 Response

April 17, 2020

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) are ramping up efforts to track how some of the cutting-edge technologies they've funded have been deployed to support colleagues in government, academia, the national labs,and our industry stakeholders in the fight against COVID-19.

Congressman Huizenga Introduces HEROES Act in Support of First Responders and Medical Professionals

April 6, 2020

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Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga introduced the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Emergency Situations (HEROES) Act of 2020 that will provide a four month federal income tax holiday for medical professionals and first responders, in counties with at least one positive COVID-19 patient.

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First Responders and Mental Health

Diane Ritchey

April 3, 2020

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After being exposed to countless traumatic events, first responders often struggle with PTSD and mental health disorders. Beyond extending workers compensation benefits, what more can we do to help first responders?

Shortages of Masks, Test Kits, Ventilators as Cities Face Coronavirus Threat

March 27, 2020

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As of today, Friday, March 27, the United States leads the world in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases. According to a running count by Johns Hopkins University, the number of people infected in the U.S. topped 92,932. That is ahead of 81,997 cases in China and 80,589 cases in Italy. A survey by the U.S. Conference of Mayors revealed U.S. cities are facing a shortage of essential items such as face masks, test kits, personal protective equipment, ventilators and other items needed by health and safety personnel has reached crisis proportions in cities across the country.

DHS Initiating Crucial Research to Mitigate COVID-19

March 26, 2020

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is conducting ongoing research that will help scientists better understand the coronavirus that causes the disease known as COVID-19, and methods to prevent its spread.

Enterprise Security Must Prepare to Respond

An Effective Emergency Response Program is the Heart of Exceptional Service.

Dan Ashdown

Blake Peterson

March 18, 2020

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As the COVID-19 virus has once again brought to the forefront, anticipating potential dangers is essential to meeting this challenge in an environment full of new and evolving risks.

NIST: Can Mobile Networks Connect First Responders in Remote Areas?

February 28, 2020

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Researchers with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is mounting miniature mobile communications networks on pickup trucks and unmanned aerial systems to measure signal strength and coverage in mountain areas lacking wireless infrastructure.

Can Civilians Stop the Bleed?

The work to empower civilians to act as immediate first responders continues.

Maria Henriquez

February 7, 2020

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Can civilians be trained to Stop the Bleed and effectively assist victims prior to the arrival of first responders?

How K-9 Programs are Force Multipliers

How do you know if a K-9 program is right for you, and how do you get started?

Maria Henriquez

January 6, 2020

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What are the challenges that the team at the North Greenville University Office of Campus Security faced when implementing its K-9 program?

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