Looking at the real challenges the company is facing or could face in the future enables accurate gap analysis and development of a plan of action.
According to NTSB investigators, the conductor failed to observe both the yellow and red signals alerting him of the situation on the tracks "because he was engaged in the prohibited use of a wireless device, specifically text messaging, that distracted him from his duties."
While similar ShakeOut earthquake drills are frequently conducted by California and other states on an individual basis, this is the first multistate earthquake drill, and the first drill in the central U.S., where many states would be impacted if a major earthquake hit the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
The energy company took a $400 million pre-tax charge during the quarter that is related to the Gulf of Mexico spill last year and provided an update on the cleanup and status of claims.
It may cover both ballistic and riot protection, according to the published request for committee members from certification bodies and testing labs.
The May 15-21 week celebrates the care and service of EMS providers nationwide -- first responders, hospitals, emergency physicians, NHTSA, and public health providers.
The project to create the online training is part of a proof of concept between the International Association of Fire Chiefs and several federal agencies.
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 3,570 structure fires in dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and barracks in 2003-2006.
The Emergency Access Advisory Committee to the FCC will meet May 6 to discuss results of the national survey and to plan a written report.
OSHA cited the company for 12 serious and one repeat violation after an inspection identified two incidents of anhydrous ammonia release, an absence of fall protection, the employer's failure to implement an emergency response plan, and other workplace hazards.
On the first anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon explosion, the oil company sued Transocean and Cameron International Corp. The Chemical Safety Board's chairman said its investigation has been slowed because "companies and witnesses [are] evading subpoenas for testimony and records."
Five railroads and two chemical companies were honored for helping communities prepare for and respond to potential hazmat incidents.
OSHA stands to lose only $1.2 million. A number of federal environmental programs are cut much more and FEMA had $786 million cut from its FY2010 allotment for First Responder Grants by the Continuing Resolution that averted a shutdown of the federal government last week.
When the agency opened its Los Angeles office April 8, representatives of the FBI, Secret Service and LAPD were present.
Awards ceremonies April 8 and April 13 coincided with National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 10-16).
The U.S. Fire Administration recently announced the theme for the 2011 Arson Awareness Week: Working Together to Extinguish Serial Arson.
The April 27-28 event in Arlington, Va. administrators meet The Joint Commission's hospital accreditation standards and develop effective collaborative plans for emergency events.
Organizations involved in training first aiders fast-tracked their new courses and materials when the new AHA guidelines came out.
The British insurance market's CEO calls them "solid" results despite a year of significant claims from earthquakes and floods. He said new EU requirements for insurers on capital adequacy and risk management are an added challenge.
The $150,000 pledge from UTC Fire & Security over five years will help the Worcester Polytechnic Institute build its new fire science research and education center.