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New Incident Management Training Facility to be Created in Tennessee

Two Tennessee agencies are partnering to create the nation’s first incident management training facility. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security and the Tennessee Department of Transportation are scheduled to break ground for the new facility on Wednesday. The …

Atlanta Firefighters’ Cars Targeted by Thieves

Firefighters near Atlanta, Ga., believe their personal cars are being targeted by thieves while they’re away fighting fires and responding to emergencies. Wayne Hines of the Fulton County Professional Firefighters’ Union says the cars, parked at fire stations just southwest …

North Dakota National Guard Unit Leads Disaster Exercise

More than 100 emergency responders have been practicing in Fargo and Moorhead, Minn., for a possible disaster. The North Dakota National Guard’s 81st Civil Support Team based in Bismarck is leading the week-long exercise, which focuses on a mock World …

Training Preps Grain Bin Rescuers

Bill Harp travels around the country helping emergency personnel to be prepared to rescue those who become trapped in confined spaces. Members of Harp’s group, the Safety and Technical Rescue Association train a variety of groups and have participated in …