Game-Changing Events & Tools for Public Safety Professionals
Tackle the biggest challenges in emergency response through connection, collaboration, and learning.
Serving Those Who Serve Us
Equipped brings together first responders and public safety professionals to highlight innovative solutions to today’s biggest challenges in emergency response. With support from JDC Events, an experienced event management company delivering transformative event solutions for corporate, government, and association clients, Equipped provides curated events and digital content to supply individuals just like you with vital resources to protect their communities and themselves while on the job. We offer:
- Leadership training
- Collaborative crisis response strategies
- Technology innovations
- And more!
Specialized Events & Classes to Keep You Informed & Prepared
Mid-Atlantic Technology Summit
Equipped’s Mid-Atlantic Technology Summit is the perfect opportunity for emergency response professionals to gather together and learn about the latest technology and operational innovations in the industry. Explore real-world scenarios, discuss trending tech topics, and experience firsthand the latest advancements in public safety technology.
Police Mid-Rank Leadership Development Program
This first-of-its-kind course sets a new standard for police mid-rank training. The program is presented by Equipped and hosted by American University’s School of Public Affairs and its Key Leadership Institute exclusively for mid-rank officers.
Industry Insights that Keep You on the Cutting Edge
Fairfax County Police Department Recruiting Laid Off Federal Workers
A Strategic Solution to a Leadership Challenge The Fairfax County Police Department is offering a $15,000 hiring bonus for new police officers. This new initiative aims to attract new sworn officer hires for the PD and other professional staff positions in departments...
Leading with Purpose: Chief Lallier’s Story
We sat down with a leader whose career has been defined by service, innovation, and unwavering commitment to the fire service. Chad A. Lallier, the Battalion Chief with the Alexandria, VA Fire Department, has been a fire service member for over 30 years since he...
Supporting First Responders’ Mental Health: A New Era of Awareness and Action
First responders face immense stress, but mental health support is improving. Departments nationwide are adopting peer support, mindfulness, and wellness programs to combat PTSD and burnout. Leaders are breaking the stigma, ensuring first responders get the help they need. Read more about these crucial efforts.
The Forefront of Firefighting – The Future is Now
Devastating California wildfires highlight the growing challenges of firefighting in a warming world. Experts urge better urban planning, forest management, and new tech like AI, drones, and water mist systems. As wildfires intensify, innovative strategies are crucial to protecting lives and property.
Advancing Firefighting Technology
Firefighting presents complex challenges to firefighters as each situation is unique, and first responders almost always face different scenarios on every call. Research from the National Fire Protection Association shows that as recently as 2022, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.5 million fires in the U.S. that resulted in 3,790 civilian deaths, 13,250 reported injuries, and $18 billion in property damage.
Keeping The Beat Going
It is estimated that each year, over 356,000 cardiac arrest events occur outside of hospital settings across the U.S. – and nearly 90% of them prove to be fatal. To address this critical issue and improve preparedness in schools and communities, advocates from across the state of Texas gathered earlier this year in the capitol to discuss the need to have Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) in place throughout all schools in the state.
An Inside Look at the Front Lines
Explore Equipped’s top-tier collection of personal stories, lessons learned, advice, and best practices from influential leaders in the public safety field and beyond.
Help Us Elevate Public Safety
At Equipped, our mission is to design events that elevate emergency response safety, facilitate collaboration within the industry, harness the power of data, and develop the next generation of community leaders and protectors. Interested in helping us make a difference through your partnership? Let us know!
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