first responder training Articles

A framework for web-based dissemination of models and lessons learned from emergency-response exercises and operations

Emerging web-based technologies enable information sharing within and among rescue agencies and organisations. This development can facilitate education, training and development through effective distribution of documentation, models and lessons learned from training exercises and rescue operations. We discuss central aspects of this enterprise such as the need for domain-specific data models, ...

Jan. 30, 2004

By Inderscience Publishers

The Maine Municipal Association (MMA) - Case Study

THE MAINE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION (MMA) is a voluntary membership organization of the State's cities, towns, plantations and organized townships to provide a unified voice for Maine's municipalities to promote and strengthen local government. Training is at the forefront of MMA’s efforts to provide its clients with tools that improve health and safety records while reducing costs. FirstNet ...

Dec. 3, 2015

By FirstNet Learning, Inc.

Suspicious Package Procedures & Training for First Responders

Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of packages are shipped daily using a variety of mail carriers that transport the piece of mail to its intended destination. The high volume of mail that is processed each day makes it extremely difficult for carriers to give proper attention and observation to potentially suspicious packages or suspicious mail that ends up in their facility. There are ...

Jul. 3, 2019

By Fast-ACT

Recent testing, training, and research conducted at Ohmsett - The national oil spill response research & renewable energy test facility

Abstract Ohmsett, The National Oil Spill Response Research & Renewable Energy Test Facility, plays a critical role in developing the most effective response technologies, as well as training first responders with the most realistic training available, enabling a rapid and efficient response to an actual spill. The facility provides a crucial intermediate step between small-scale bench testing ...

Aug. 13, 2015

By OHMSETT

Medical readiness for operations other than war: Boyd's OODA loop and training using advanced distributed simulation technology

Synthetic Distributed Readiness Training Environment (SDRTE) combines Advanced Distributed Interactive Simulation (A-DIS) and Medical Application Service Provider (Med-ASP) concepts into a seamlessly integrated training platform for the development and maintenance of First Responder (1RP) operational medical readiness. A synthetic substitute for the traditional, restrictive methods of training, ...

Sep. 23, 2008

By Inderscience Publishers

What’s Best: eLearning or Conventional Training Approaches?

Stating The Problem elearning is not a new technology. It’s been around in various forms since the 1980s, though today’s elearning is miles away from the rudimentary programs kids took in computer labs back when Macintoshes and Rubik’s Cubes were new. However, even though elearning now has a fairly long use-case history, there are still many training managers (and others) who ...

Feb. 1, 2017

By SafetySkills

FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) Integrates MX908 into Hazardous Materials Training Course

As part of their commitment to ensuring that the response community is prepared for and capable of responding to all-hazard events, FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has purchased several MX908 devices to incorporate into their 40-hour Hazardous Materials Technologies course. This in-depth course focuses on developing skills related to chemical, biological, radiological, ...

Nov. 14, 2019

By 908 Devices Inc.

Safety Smart Workplaces Stand Ready to Respond

Every year in June we observe National Safety Month. It’s an opportunity for the National Safety Council (NSC) and thousands of other organizations to raise awareness about the importance of reducing injury and death at work, on the roads and in our homes and communities. Each week has a theme, and this week’s was “Stand Ready to Respond,” highlighting the importance of ...

Jun. 10, 2016

By Intelex Technologies Inc.

Status of EMT Preparedness for Terrorist Attack

New York University’s Center for Catastrophe Preparedness and Response released a report today titled Emer-gency Medical Services: The Forgotten First Responder, that highlights the deficiencies in funding, training, and equipment that could prohibit emergency medical services (EMS) personnel from responding to a major terrorist attack. EMS providers, such as fire departments and ...

Nov. 3, 2005

By FirstNet Learning, Inc.

Simulants vs Simulators

Practical, hands-on training is crucial to ensure military personnel, first responders, and hazmat workers are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to handle CBRNe and hazmat incidents, but creating realistic training experiences can be difficult, expensive, and time consuming. For these reasons, most agencies outsource their hazmat training; however, with new technology and tools ...

Dec. 16, 2019

By HazSim