Emergency Response


Indiana State Fair Commission Outlines Emergency Plan

The 425-page document is based on recommendations of Witt Associates in the aftermath of the stage equipment collapse during a storm in August 2011 that killed seven people.

More Blood Donors Needed Worldwide, WHO Says

The need for blood is being driven by increasingly sophisticated medical and surgical procedures such as cardiovascular and transplant surgery, trauma care, and therapy for cancer and blood disorders.

Faulty Wiring Blamed for Doha Mall Fire

The May 28 fire killed 13 children, four teachers, and two firefighters inside a child care center at the Villaggio shopping mall in Doha.

Red Cross Releases New First Aid App for Smartphones

This app gives instant access to information on how to handle the most common first aid situations and includes videos and interactive quizzes.

FRA Issues Final Rule on Emergency Notification Systems at Highway-Rail Grade Crossings

The rule requires that railroads must establish Emergency Notification Systems (ENS) by installing clear and readable signs with toll-free telephone numbers at crossings.

Report Shows Lowest Number of On-Duty Firefighter Deaths for Second Consecutive Year

The number of firefighter deaths has also sharply decreased over the past three years, a dramatic decline from 105 deaths in 2008.

GM Reports 450,000 OnStar Subscribers in China

Shanghai OnStar, launched in October 2009, also reached 13.8 million requests for Turn-by-Turn Navigation as of May, the company reported.

Hands-Only CPR Tour Gets Rolling

The American Heart Association's mobile training unit is in Albany, N.Y., June 9-12 as part of its summer tour. A related video shows how the Bee Gees' "Stayin' Alive" has an ideal rhythm for chest compressions.



Kansas Highway Patrol Turns 75

The June 9 celebration in Salina includes a graduation ceremony for 16 new troopers.

NFPA Broadcasting Opening Session Live

Award presentations and reports by President James M. Shannon are highlights of the June 11 session in Las Vegas.

Mayo Clinic Highlights New Developments in CPR Procedures

The blood typically contains five to seven minutes worth of oxygen, and constant, fast chest compressions keep that oxygen moving to the brain and other vital organs.

EPA Amends Heavy-Duty Diesel Regs for Emergency Vehicles

The changes allow engine manufacturers to request to deploy emission controls or settings to be used only in such vehicles.

NHTSA Redesigns EMS Website

The agency says the new design makes it easier for EMS professionals to access training content, event information, and industry news.

IMO Guidance Calls for Certified Private Maritime Security Companies

This is interim guidance from the International Maritime Organization’s Maritime Safety Committee that applies to privately contracted armed security personnel on vessels transiting off the east coast of Africa.

Unlock Requests Swamping London Fire Brigade

New figures from the department show its personnel responded to almost 22,000 calls, or 20 per day, in the past three years.

Most Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) or Emergency Management Agency (EMA) offices are eager to help facilities review their emergency response plans.

Five Ways to Ensure Response Plans Really Work

Don't rely on shelved response plans in an actual emergency.

Given the dangers and its large size and somewhat rural location, Clearwater Paper has had an on-site fire department for more than 30 years.

Prevention and Readiness at Clearwater Paper

With an average of 250 fire calls each year, quick response is vital to keep fires from spreading, says Brad Hukreide, fire chief at the Lewiston, Idaho, paper mill.

NTSB's Aviation Safety Office Director Retires

NTSB Managing Director David Mayer said Tom Haueter "exemplifies what it takes to be a strong leader in federal service: technical knowledge, people skills, and political sensitivity."

There are a variety of requirements a safety shower must meet in order to be OSHA/ANSI compliant.

Best Practices for Effective Safety Showers

The first few seconds are crucial. The chemical needs to be washed off by means of a 15-minute drenching as soon as possible to minimize damage.

DOT Releases New Emergency Response Guidebook

“The ERG is an invaluable tool that provides emergency responders with critical information and guidance during the initial stages of a hazmat emergency," said PHMSA Administrator Cynthia Quarterman.

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