State Resources

911 Call Operators
Aug 10, 2021

Reclassifying Emergency Communications: Proposed Legislation May Support Retention Efforts

The 911 SAVES Act, if passed, would bring dispatchers and communication specialists closer in line with other public safety professionals and allow emergency communication centers and PSAPs to better recruit and retain their personnel.

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Compassion Fatigue
Aug 5, 2021

Compassion Fatigue and What First Responder Organizations Can Do

While there is no single answer to compassion fatigue, these strategies can help organizations provide better support to their people, many of whom may be struggling without even knowing it.

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Aug 3, 2021

Clearing the Path for Successful Tech Adoption

Explore tips for ensuring a smooth adoption of a new system or tool. Help your personnel with the right approach and educational foundation, and they’ll be ready for launch day.

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Jul 15, 2021

Measuring What Matters: The Outcomes and Impact of Science-based Training

Mapping performance goals to departmental and governmental needs may reveal areas where existing performance indicators could be more refined.

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Illinois Fire Service Institute Logo
Jul 14, 2021

Illinois Fire Service Institute Selects the Acadis® Readiness Suite to Upgrade Fire Academy Training Certification Testing and Compliance Process

The Acadis® Readiness Suite gives Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) the tools needed to deliver certification testing more efficiently to first responders across the state.

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Readiness Model - Systems Infographic
Jul 7, 2021

The Readiness Model: Systems Infographic

Systems—software, technology, integrations, and useful tools—are key to public safety readiness and organizational preparedness. This infographic will help you understand your current reality and visualize your organization’s transformation when it comes to its systems.

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Jul 1, 2021

Increase Your Readiness for Grants

No matter which grant you are seeking, you’ll have better chances of getting funding if you provide data-driven details, are specific about your need, and solve a problem in your community.

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Readiness Model - Processes Infographic
Jun 30, 2021

The Readiness Model: Processes Infographic

Processes—rule sets, documentation, and policies—are key to public safety readiness and organizational preparedness. This infographic will help you understand your current reality and visualize your organization’s transformation when it comes to its processes.

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The Readiness Model: People Infographic
Jun 24, 2021

The Readiness Model: People Infographic

People—hiring, retention, and leadership—are key to public safety readiness and organizational preparedness. This infographic will help you understand your current reality and visualize your organization’s transformation when it comes to its people.

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Reduce turnover
Jun 23, 2021

Seven Tips to Reduce High Turnover for First Responders

With public safety already facing recruitment challenges, most first responder organizations cannot afford high turnover rates. This guide provides valuable advice on how you can improve retention for your organization.

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