Expansion of drill's scope and participants made planning a challenge. Issues arose around communication between commanders and sections. Officials: Drill was successful because it identified areas of ...

A worst case scenario situation can happen before you even arrive at an emergency scene and this is a type of saving our own that is well beyond a rapid intervention emergency drill or event.

Motivation: An on-going department training program is essential to maintain skills, reinforce knowledge and to present new materials to the membership. Developing a complete, specific course ...

Every mariner knows the routine: alarms sound, crew muster, checklists are followed, and then everyone returns to work. But the question remains—are these mandatory safety drills truly improving ...