Crisis Response

U.S. Civil Air Patrol

Civil Air Patrol’s rich history of protecting America will come full circle when the U.S. Air Force auxiliary officially celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2016. [node:read-more:link]

Reflections on a Healthy, Safe World

In his final Editor's Corner before retiring, Clive reflects on the security challenges we will be facing, and the change in scope and complexity of these challenges. [node:read-more:link]

Despite all the successes, often driven by the practitioner community, a great deal remains to be accomplished. Two issues that continue to face major hurdles, are the use of 700 MHz broadband for mission critical public safety data and a national level vision and strategy for Next Generation 9-1-1. [node:read-more:link]

Frontline Medical Response

An in depth look at the Shock and Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) detailing the benefits of it's service and the support needed to continue the service. [node:read-more:link]

Emergency Paramedic Response from the Sharp End

FrontLine’s Executive Editor, Clive Addy, recently took the opportunity to speak with Dwayne Forsman, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Paramedic Association of Canada and Greg Forsyth, Superintendent Special operations of the Ottawa Paramedic Service some questions about the evolution of their profession. [node:read-more:link]

The Mid-Range Vulnerability

The contentious RCMP purchase and allocation of modern assault weapons continues into 2015. In a 2011 memorandum to RCMP members, then Commissioner William Elliott wrote of “gaps in our operational firearms capabilities.” Yet four and a half years later, the carbines are difficult to find among RCMP patrolling officers qualified to operate them. [node:read-more:link]

Hard Landing at YHZ

The so-called “hard” landing of an Air Canada A320 Airbus at the Halifax Airport (YHZ) on March 28th, has called into question airport emergency response capabilities at the airport, and the larger issue of provision of navaids to strengthen international aviation safety. [node:read-more:link]

Common Operating Picture for Emergency Management

The emergency service landscape has changed dramatically, becoming increasingly more intricate and demanding. Responders continue to embed technology into operations to help deal with the dynamic changing environment we serve, but is it enough? [node:read-more:link]

Do Air Traffic Controllers have a Risk Type?

At a recent psychology conference, Air Traffic Controllers were singled out as having one of the most stressful and high-risk jobs. [node:read-more:link]

No respite from flood threat for thousands

More Canadian soldiers are helping in the battle to sandbag homes against the still-rising floodwaters in central and eastern Canada than are deployed overseas, Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says, though in a few places the water is slowly beginning to recede. [node:read-more:link]

Quebec dike breaks, triggering emergency evacuation

The slow-building floods of Eastern Canada have turned into a full-blown emergency, with the rupture of a dike near Montreal triggering a sudden inundation that forced 6,500 people to flee to higher ground on the weekend. [node:read-more:link]