Guides: Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources: First Responders

Books/eBooks

Medical Response to Terrorism by Daniel C. Keyes (Editor-In-Chief); Jonathan L. Burstein (Editor); Richard B. Schwartz (Editor); Raymond E. Swienton (Editor)
ISBN: 9780781749862
Publication Date: 2004-10-20
Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness by Tener Goodwin Veenema
Access Note: Concurrent User: 1
ISBN: 9780826144171
Publication Date: 2018-06-01
Medical Response to Terrorism by Daniel C. Keyes (Editor-In-Chief); Jonathan L. Burstein (Editor); Richard B. Schwartz (Editor); Raymond E. Swienton (Editor)
ISBN: 9780781749862
Publication Date: 2004-10-20

Journals

Associations

First Responder Institute
Non-profit organization which offers education programs for first responders.
National Association of Emergency Management Technicians
Membership organization for emergency management technicians.
National Association of State EMS Officials
The National Association of State EMS Officials is the lead national organization for EMS, a respected voice for national EMS policy with comprehensive concern and commitment for the development of effective, integrated, community-based, universal and consistent EMS systems.
National Emergency Management Association
Association for emergency management directors.
U.S. First Responders Association
Professional organization for first responders which provides training and networking with other members, .

Tools/Databases

Anthrax E-tool
A training tool created by OSHA about anthrax, anthrax exposure and remediation after an incident.
CHEMM
This Resource provides evidence-based information on topics such as patient guidelines, chemical identification and initial event activities.
FEMA App
The FEMA App allows you to receive real-time weather alerts, send notifications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area, and more.
REMM
Contains information on patient management, initial onsite activities and decontamination procedures.
WISER
WISER is a system designed to assist emergency responders in hazardous material incidents. WISER provides a wide range of information on hazardous substances, including substance identification support, physical characteristics, human health information, and containment and suppression advice.

Websites

EMS.gov
Working with our federal partners, NHTSA's Office of EMS advances a national vision for EMS through projects and research; fosters collaboration among federal agencies involved in EMS planning; measures the health of the nation's EMS systems; and delivers the data EMS leaders need to help advance their systems.
National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines
The National Model EMS Clinical Guidelines Project was first initiated by NASEMSO in 2012 and has produced three versions of model clinical guidelines for EMS: the first in 2014, a revision 2017, and now this third version in 2022. The guidelines were created as a resource to be used or adapted for use on a state, regional or local level to enhance prehospital patient care
Occupational Safety & Health Administration Emergency Preparedness and Response
The Emergency Preparedness and Response webpage provides information on how to prepare and train for emergencies and the hazards to be aware of when an emergency occurs. The pages provide information for employers and workers across industries, and for workers who will be responding to the emergency.
Ready Responder
Provides information about how to plan for an emergency. Also has a ready responder toolkit and templates for press releases and flyers.
SAMHSA First Responders and Disaster Responders Resource Portal
Mental health resources such as stress management and training for disaster responders
US Fire Administration Library
Features a comprehensive collection of all hazards information and current news.
WHO Psychological First Aid Guide
Online guide book on psychological first aid for field workers.

The Graduate Health & Life Sciences Research Library at Georgetown University Medical Center

Emergency Preparedness and Response Resources

Books/eBooks

Journals

Associations

Tools/Databases

Websites