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Free Training: Active Shooters and Mass Shootings (Nov 6, 2009)

Mass shooting events are becoming more common, and the response to them involves every public safety agency for miles around. Get a free program detailing the actions that emergency management, fire and EMS agencies can take to prepare themselves for this type of event.

Terrorism Training for First Responders: Diminishing "Responder Fatigue" (Sep 8, 2009)
In the years since 9/11, there is evidence that "responder fatigue" is setting in. Steven Hare offers some ideas on how to keep your crew's eye on the ball.

Hazmat/CBRN Incident: London’s King’s Cross Underground Station (Sep 1, 2008)
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Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Devices: Planning and Response (Sep 1, 2008)
If your agency receives a report about a possible “car bombing” incident or suspected vehicle bomb, what is the safest way to respond? How would your agency respond to this type of incident? Has your community prepared or trained for this situation?

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