The IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre has launched a new training course for first responders to strengthen countries’ emergency preparedness and response for radiological emergencies. Structured ...

A former CATA transit bus no longer carries passengers around the Centre Region, but it is continuing to serve the public in ...

Public safety personnel are 5 times more likely to suffer symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression than their civilian counterparts, leading to higher rates of suicide. More ...

A new Emergency Response Standard (ERS) has been proposed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to impose additional requirements on organizations with employees who respond to ...

The New England Consortium (TNEC) at UMass Lowell is offering two of their most popular courses during winter break: OSHA’s 40-Hr HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Site Worker and 24-Hr Emergency Responder.

The Centre County Board of Commissioners has approved a five-year agreement with the Centre Foundation to continue administering a scholarship program aimed at training and supporting volunteer ...

What happens if the emergency responder wants to expand their skills to focus on preparedness, mitigation, or recovery? Perhaps it is time to consider a career shift to become an Emergency Manager.

Ryann Sellars says a dual-credit emergency medical responder course gave her the skills needed to help a woman who collapsed ...