Industry Insights
Milestone Achievement: Law Enforcement Tech Resources Initiative Reaches 1,000 Engagements
Communities face a wide array of emergency situations, from active shooters to mass demonstrations. Law enforcement agencies nationwide now have access to valuable resources through the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC), a program launched by the U.S. Justice Department in 2022.
Safety Measures Reduce Risks as Home Fires Increase in Winter Months
In response to deadly home fires in recent months, the National Fire Protection Association reminds the public of the increased risk of home fires during winter and gives simple ways to prevent them and stay safe.
Survey Shows First Responders Seek Solutions to Cybersecurity, Dispatch Outages
A national survey of first responders shows major concerns with cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and information-technology resilience, according to Mark43, a leading cloud-native public safety software company.
AI, IoT, and Cloud Computing Driving Global Disaster Preparedness Industry to Record Growth
The global disaster preparedness system market size is projected to exceed $308 billion by 2030, registering a compound annual growth rate of 8.5 percent, according to a new report recently released by Research and Markets.
Tech Tools, Labor Shortage Among Top Concerns for Skilled Workers, NFPA Survey Finds
Integration of technology and a skilled labor shortage are among top concerns for employees, according to the 2024 National Fire Protection Association Industry Trends Survey.
DOJ Grants Aim to Improve Recruitment and Reduce Violent Crime
Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco has announced a new nationwide public safety agenda, including $334 million in grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, school districts, and local governments.
Industry Associations Promote Best Practices in Christmas Tree Fire Safety
Each year, firefighters respond to an average of 160 home structure fires that started with ignition of a Christmas tree. The American Christmas Tree Association encourages consumers to keep fire safety top-of-mind this holiday season.
DOJ Report Addresses Law Enforcement Agencies’ Recruitment, Retention Challenges
The law enforcement profession faces an employee crisis, as agencies struggle to recruit, hire, and retain police officers. In response, the U.S. Justice Department recently released “Recruiting and Retention for the Modern Law Enforcement Agency,” the result of input from law enforcement and community leaders from across the country.
Texas College Unveils First Complete Ambulance Simulator in North America
Texas State Technical College’s Emergency Medical Services program in Abilene recently unveiled the first complete ambulance simulator in North America, which students use to get hands-on experience. Echo Healthcare partnered with the college and SimLeader to deliver the converted Ford F350 ambulance.
IACP, UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety Partner to Reduce Road Deaths
In the face of an ongoing global road safety crisis, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Road Safety have started a collaboration aimed at strengthening the role of law enforcement in enhancing global road safety.
Norfolk Southern Builds on Efforts to Train, Equip First Responders Following Train Derailment
Norfolk Southern Corp. broke ground in late September on its First Responder Training Center in East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a massive train derailment in February 2023. The center will provide ongoing, free training for first responders from Ohio and the surrounding region.
Quick Response, Citizen Engagement Improve Cardiac Outcomes by Fire Departments
Prior to 2019, Naperville, Ill., had a cardiac arrest survival rate of about 9 percent. Last year, it was 21 percent, one of the highest of any fire department in the country, according to the Naperville Fire Department. In those interim years, NFD introduced a special cardiac protocol called Advanced Cardiac Resuscitation.