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Article Out Loud – Physical and Mental Injuries in First Responders: Why Wait?

First responders undergo intense physical training to ensure they are physically prepared for emergencies. Yet despite the high-stress nature of their work, mental fitness is not given the same priority. Learn how to support first responders by fully integrating mental wellness into recruit training programs and seeing that it is

Article Out Loud – A Holistic Strategy for Responders’ Well-Being

This is an article by Camilo Olivieri, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, May 7, 2025. First responders and emergency managers face constant, high-pressure stress from trauma, long hours, and critical decisions. This often leads to chronic stress, increasing risks of heart disease, mental health issues, and substance abuse.

Article Out Loud – Bridging Communication Gaps: Lessons from Hurricane Helene

This is an article by Greg Hauser, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 30, 2025. Hurricanes in 2024 caused widespread damage to infrastructure, leading to a critical but often overlooked issue: isolation. Physical and technological disruptions left public safety personnel and government officials unable to perform essential tasks.

Article Out Loud – Emergency Alerts: The Missing Link

This is an article by Rodrigo (Roddy) Moscoso, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 23, 2025. As satellite-to-cell tech grows more common, cell phone makers must move quickly to adopt it. This link can bridge emergency services and the public, no matter the disaster or condition of ground

Article Out Loud – Hidden Barriers to Public Safety Interoperability

This is an article by Gabe Elias, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 23, 2025. Decades of work have improved public safety’s ability to share information. However, the journey toward better interoperable communication requires uncovering additional hidden barriers. Learn how to examine response operating procedures to uncover those

Article Out Loud – A Regional Approach to Public Safety Communications Planning

This is an article by Charles (Charley) Bryson, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 16, 2025. Despite significant investments in public safety, critical training gaps for first responders persist. Regional planning committees, established by the FCC in the 1980s to manage public safety radio frequencies, remain key to

Article Out Loud – Know the Audience: Five Keys to Effective Communication

This is an article by Marc Hill, an Article Out Loud from Domestic Preparedness, April 9, 2025. Effective communication starts with understanding your audience—who they are, what they know, why they’re listening, and what they need to hear. Learn how this awareness can help you deliver a message your audience

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