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A crew member monitors a controlled burn.

Develop your situational awareness with these 3 fire safety tools

Fire season officially started in May for most of the United States, and current seasonal outlooks predict a substantial risk of large fires across much of the country. In preparation for the summer, here are three publicly available, free resources to help you improve your situational awareness for wildfire season.

Someone surveys the remains of their family's home in Santa Rosa, California following the 2017 Tubbs Fire. More than 4,600 homes were destroyed in the fire.

Top 3 steps to fireproof your home from wildfires

While COVID-19 has taken priority in our news outlets, now is the time to take action and consider your own emergency response. These three tips will help you prepare your home for wildfire season.

An officer answers a 911 call at an emergency dispatch center.

Perceive, predict, act: Situational awareness for COVID-19

In addition to physical resources like maps, radios, or personal protective equipment (PPE), responders use conceptual frameworks to help them make important decisions during an incident. One of the most important conceptual tools in the realm of emergency management is situational awareness.

Dan Munsey, shown here, became Fire Chief for San Bernardino County Fire in 2019.

Preparedness profile: Q&A with Fire Chief Dan Munsey

As public safety agencies adapt to the new normal of pandemic preparedness, we look to industry experts for insight into the future of situational intelligence for public safety. Fire Chief Dan Munsey has been instrumental in bringing new technologies to San Bernardino public safety teams, making the county an important innovator for incident response tools.

A public safety worker puts on personal protective equipment, or PPE. PPE has been in short supply due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 ways first responders are flattening the curve

According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs, as of May 3 over 13,000 first responders have been exposed to the coronavirus and over 12,000 have been quarantined as a result. Many departments are exploring new tools to get the most out of their limited resources while maintaining social distancing.