EMS Resources

Feb 25, 2021

Why Switching Software is So Difficult, and How to Make It Easier

Major software changes are rarely easy, but public safety organizations may have more to contend with when attempting to transition to a new system. By being aware of and preparing for these challenges, you can reduce frustrations and roadblocks.

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Reasons to Avoid Generic Software for Your Public Safety Agency
Feb 23, 2021

Three Reasons to Avoid Generic Training Software for Your Public Safety Agency

The overwhelming number of software solutions for training, learning, and management can make it difficult for public safety organizations to find the right digital tools. See this infographic for the key reasons why public safety organizations require specialized, industry-specific systems.

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Feb 16, 2021

Registration is Now Open! Join Us for The Readiness Summit 2021

Connect virtually with public safety leaders at this free three-day event. Gain actionable takeaways for improving your agency’s readiness, and explore topics such as standardization, security, and wellness.

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Feb 11, 2021

Five Characteristics Your LMS Should Have

How does the LMS you’re evaluating stack up? Use this checklist to help determine if a particular LMS is up to the job of supporting your public safety organization.

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Feb 9, 2021

Before You Buy: Questions to Determine if You Can Trust a Software Company

These days, choosing a software system for public safety creates a long-term relationship. Make sure that the company creating your software is a good match and in it for the long haul too.

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Feb 4, 2021

Is Your System Optimized for Distributed Training and Blended Learning?

Public safety training occurs everywhere—in the classroom, online, and in the field. The modern distributed training environment demands a system that can support students and instructors wherever they may be.

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Jan 28, 2021

Supply Chain Security: Minimizing the Risks to Public Safety Systems

The software supply chain remains a major security risk for public safety systems. Vulnerabilities in your third-party vendor software, or even in their external vendor code, may expose your organization to compromise.

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Dec 17, 2020

Why Agencies Should Avoid Open-source Training Software

What is good enough for general eLearning isn’t up to the demands of public safety or other government agencies. The strengths provided by a open-source training software are rarely the ones public service organizations need when they choose solutions that rank among the most important they will ever buy. Here’s why you should avoid them.

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Dec 10, 2020

Cancer and COVID-19 Kill: Why Firefighters and First Responders Need to Track Exposures Now

The long-term effects of COVID-19 on first responders are not yet understood, which is why your organization needs to track exposures now, even if their health doesn’t appear to be affected initially.

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Nov 24, 2020

Measuring the Whole Person: How to Track Training, Education, and Performance to Ensure Readiness

Public safety employees must have a broad range of training and education before they can be considered ready for their chosen professions. Organizations looking to increase readiness need a system that will comprehensively measure training, education, and performance while avoiding information silos.

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