Mount Sinai Researchers Awarded $2.4M to Support Aging 9/11 Rescue and Recovery Workers
First responders exposed to 9/11 hazards face increased risks as they become senior citizens. The median age of these first responders is […] More
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First Responder Showcase Highlights PNNL Opioid Detection Solutions
The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Virtual First Responder Capitol Hill Showcase highlighted PNNL work in fentanyl detection standards and […] More
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Fentanyl Detection Standards Updated to Better Protect Frontline Responders
Unknown or unexpected contact with a synthetic opioid such as fentanyl or a related compound presents a significant safety hazard for first […] More
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9/11: Twenty Years On, Responders Still Paying a Heavy Price
Rescue workers are still battling significant health issues related to the terrorism event. New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia […] More
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DEA Releases 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment
The Drug Enforcement Agency’s Strategic Intelligence Section has released the 2020 National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA), a comprehensive assessment of the threat […] More
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DHS-Funded App Helps First Responders Quickly Navigate to the Scene
First Responders face challenges when they are called to the scene of an incident. Seconds count, and routing provided by in-vehicle terminals […] More
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Perceptions of the REMOVE Campaign Before and During a HazMat Incident
The quicker actions can be taken after an incident involving the release of hazardous material, the less harm will occur. Guidance is, […] More
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EMS Today 2021
EMS Today 2021 will be held August 24-27, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. Drawing more than 4,600 EMS professionals and 200+ exhibitors, […] More
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EMS World Expo 2021
The EMS World Expo will take place October 4-8, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. This 5 days of hands-on workshops, expertly led classes, […] More
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ChemResponder Nationwide Ammonia Response Drill After Action Report
More than 70 individuals representing 30 different organizations participated the first ChemResponder Nationwide Drill conducted virtually on December 10, 2020. The exercise […] More
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Corner Alliance Awarded $1.5M DHS Contract to Develop First Responder Emergency Alerts Technology
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (DHS S&T) today announced the award of $1,542,113 through its Long-Range Broad Agency Announcement […] More
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Does Your Drone Have What It Takes to Help First Responders?
2020 First Responder UAS Endurance Challenge accepting submissions until 18 December. The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) First Responder […] More
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