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Responder News: Project Roundup January 2015
Every month, the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) posts a roundup of key updates from project currently in the development stages in S&T's First Responders Group (FRG). This article outlines FRG's accomplishments in January 2015.
Responder Spotlight: Andrew Wordin
Meet Andrew Wordin, Los Angeles Fire Department Battalion Chief and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group.
Responder News: Protecting Responders When Disaster Strikes
Emergency workers face many risks and challenges when disasters arise. To address these dangers, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) developed the Emergency Responder Health Monitoring and Surveillance (ERHMS) system, a health monitoring and surveillance framework that includes recommendations and tools specific to protect emergency responders during all phases of a response.
Responder News: Resolve to Network - First Responder Communities of Practice
Join the First Responder Communities of Practice and network with peers in 2015.
Responder Spotlight: Anne Jensen
Meet Anne M. Jensen, San Diego EMS Resource Access Program (RAP) coordinator, paramedic and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group.
Turtle Mike Technology Bridges Communications Systems
In the midst of an emergency, communication is critical. DHS S&T is working to keep lines of communication between multiple responding organizations in order to communicate simultaneously and coordinate victim care, prevent further injuries and ensure available resources.
Responder Spotlight: Steve Vandewalle
Meet Steve Vandewalle, San Diego Fire Department helicopter rescue medic and member of the DHS S&T First Responder Resource Group.
S&T Snapshot - Improved Gloves Enhance Safety of First Responders
Improved Gloves Enhance Safety of First Responders “structure gloves” are made from a combination of traditional materials and NanoSonic’s HybridShield®.