Emergency Management Student Association

08/15/2021

Patrol To Offer First Accelerated Academy For 114th Recruit Class
➡️ https://bit.ly/AcceleratedAcademyMSHP

07/19/2021

40 years ago Saturday. Not many remember this event but among the terror and grief were some valiant efforts to save lives.

https://wamu.org/story/21/07/17/one-of-the-deadliest-u-s-accidental-structural-collapses-happened-40-years-ago-today/

The condo building failure in Surfside, Fla., is reminiscent of the July 17, 1981, collapse of two elevated walkways at the Kansas City, Mo., Hyatt Regency that killed 114 people and injured over 200.

07/15/2021

Looking for a rewarding and challenging job in Kansas City?
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07/10/2021

American Red Cross Missouri and Arkansas Region
We're ! The Red Cross is currently looking for a full-time Disaster Preparedness Manager to support the Missouri-Arkansas region. This position can be located anywhere within the region. For more information and to apply, visit https://rdcrss.org/3x9rPdD

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home. By joining the American Red Cross  you will touch millions of lives every year and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.  Are you ready to be part of  the world's largest humanitarian network?   Job De...

07/10/2021

American Red Cross Missouri and Arkansas Region

We're ! The Red Cross currently has an opening for a full-time Disaster Services Program Manager to work in the Jonesboro, AR office or Cape Girardeau, MO office.

For more information and to apply, visit https://rdcrss.org/3xuH1lz

07/09/2021

https://www.weather.gov/wrn/summer-safety

US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service Weather-Ready Nation1325 East West HighwaySilver Spring, MD 20910Comments? Questions? Please Contact Us.

07/02/2021

Never Forget, Granite Mountain Hotshots. 19 lost on June 30, 2013, Yarnell Hill Fire, Yarnell AZ.

Andrew Ashcraft, 29
Anthony Rose, 23
Christopher MacKenzie, 30
Clayton Whitted, 28
Dustin Deford, 24
Eric Marsh, 43
Garret Zuppiger, 27
Grant McKee, 21
Jesse Steed, 36
Joe Thurston, 32
John Percin, 24
Kevin Woyjeck, 21
Robert Caldwell, 23
Scott Norris, 28
Sean Misner, 26
Travis Carter, 31
Travis Turbyfill, 27
Wade Parker, 22
William Warneke, 25

Don’t know their story, the film only the brave gives you a glimpse of what these men did. According to the National Fire Protection Association, it was the greatest loss of life for firefighters in a wildfire since 1933, the deadliest wildfire of any kind since 1991, and the greatest loss of firefighters in the United States since the September 11 attacks

07/02/2021

https://www.kmov.com/news/exclusive-first-responders-show-the-risk-of-water-rescues-as-missouri-sees-a-deadly-summer/article_2dc7769a-d9f1-11eb-a492-ffe030e7f3ce.html

First responders across the St. Louis region are urging water-goers to take serious precautions, bring life-saving devices, and pay attention to signs.

07/01/2021

Another great opportunity

The Oklahoma City Fire Department is always searching for dedicated, selfless, team-oriented men and women to join our great organization. We are a diverse group of professionals who work diligently to protect the lives and property of our residents and visitors.

06/30/2021

Interested in a healthy, rewarding, outdoor career to help protect and manage wildlife resources for future generations? The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is currently recruiting and accepting online applications to fill an academy class of conservation agent trainees.

https://jobs.mdc.mo.gov/job/Jefferson-City-Conservation-Agent-Trainee-MO-65109/760051400/

06/30/2021

06/30/2021

This is "Be safe this Independence Day." by SGF CityView on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

06/30/2021

The Springfield Police Department has been struggling to recruit new officers for the last year-plus.

06/29/2021

Missouri will have some great large public fireworks shows for the Independence Day holiday again this year. Enjoy one near you! They have the best sights & they're the safest!

06/29/2021

06/23/2021

A great opportunity.

❔Did you know ...❔
Our police recruits are paid employees!

We are one of a small handful of agencies in Missouri that run our own academy and provide full pay and benefits.
We're filling the January academy now!
Apply at GoSPD.com

06/02/2021

The frequency and intensity of disasters are increasing, and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy reported at NVOAD last week that since 1980, the number of billion+ dollar disasters has doubled.

05/13/2021

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Kidde TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide alarms due to risk of failure to alert consumers to a fire.
Read the CPSC recall at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Kidde-Recalls-TruSense-Smoke-and-Combination-Smoke-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Due-to-Risk-of-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-a-Fire

Consumers should immediately contact Kidde for a free replacement alarm. Consumers should keep using the recalled alarms until they install replacement alarms.

04/20/2021

International Association of Emergency Managers Career Center Job Alert!

Assistant Emergency Management Director
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
Blue Springs, Missouri, United States

03/24/2021

Good news!

March 24, 2021 -- Health Dept. reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in 35 weeks

03/20/2021

WE SERVE BY QUALITY FIRE PREVENTION, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.

03/18/2021

Jackson County's "Safer at Home" Recovery Plan which provides guidelines for reopening is now in effect. Stay up to date on the guidelines and local information at cityofLS.net/coronavirus.

03/14/2021

03/12/2021

Remember to check your smoke alarms and change batteries as you reset your clocks for daylight saving time this weekend! Working smoke alarms are one of the simplest things with the most impact that you can do to protect your family!

03/11/2021

Several rounds of heavy rainfall are possible into the weekend and into Monday. The heaviest rain over the area is expected Friday into Saturday. The heavy rain will likely lead to flooding across the area, with main impacts expected in low lying and flood prone areas.

03/11/2021

Stay weather aware

03/09/2021

First cold and snow, then fire, followed by flooding. Ah Missouri weather.

03/09/2021

Plenty of wildfires yesterday including some "controlled burns" by civilians that got away from them. DON'T BURN!

The wind today will be much higher than previous days and even though the humidity will be higher, there will still be an elevated fire danger today. Outside burning is discouraged except for experienced fire personnel.

03/01/2021

Feb 28-29: On this date in history in 2012, severe thunderstorms produced hail, wind, and tornadoes, including a tornado in Branson, MO.