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Jim McKay

Editor

Jim McKay is the editor of Emergency Management. He lives in Orangevale, Calif., with his daughter, Ellie, and son, Ronan. He relaxes by fly fishing on the Truckee River for big, wild trout. Jim can be reached at jmckay@emergencymgmt.com.

A police car on a road coming towards the camera with a fire truck behind it. Both have their emergency lights illuminated.
Justice and Public Safety
Cloud-Based Solution Clears Roadways for First Responders
The Next-Gen Emergency Vehicle Preemption technology provides first responders the ability to alter traffic lights on a complete route to an event, not just one light at a time.
April 17, 2024
 · Jim McKay
Two firefighters silhouetted against large blaze.
Public Safety
Firefighter Numbers Continue to Shrink as Calls Increase
Firefighter staffing shortages come in contrast to the increased amount of work on their plates. Calls now range from wildland fires to motor vehicle accidents to medical problems that would never have prompted a call years ago.
April 11, 2024
 · Jim McKay
The Minnesota River overflowed its banks on Sept. 24, 2010
Preparedness and Communications
USGS Makes 700 Cameras Available to Emergency Managers
The United States Geological Survey has a burgeoning camera system that monitors mostly river systems that emergency managers can use to visualize and gather data on flooding threats.
April 05, 2024
 · Jim McKay
blurred image of doctors and nurses moving quickly in an emergency room hallway
Preparedness and Communications
Medical Personnel: Emergency Room Violence Is Getting Worse
“It’s the one place that I can think of in the country that you can walk into and just punch a worker in the face and the response is something like, ‘Okay, we’re sorry that something upset you, do you want a sandwich?’”
April 05, 2024
 · Jim McKay
firefighter and police officer facing away from the camera at the scene of an incident
Recovery
App Helps First Responders Be Proactive About Mental Health
The Alli Connect platform uses machine learning technology to help first responders connect with mental health professionals before their problems become severe and prioritizes user privacy.
March 28, 2024
 · Jim McKay
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Public Safety
Hybrid Telehealth Tech Allows Docs to Follow EMTs in the Field
The tech allows physicians to virtually watch and listen over an EMT’s shoulder as they administer treatment to a sick patient. It’s like having a second set of eyes on challenging, complex situations.
March 21, 2024
 · Jim McKay
Wildfire smoke in San Jose, Calif.
Preparedness and Communications
Wearable Tech Measures the Effect of Smoke on Firefighters
The study at Texas A&M University is looking at the effects of smoke on the hearts of wildland firefighters using an Apple Watch and an air quality sensor worn by the firefighters.
March 21, 2024
 · Jim McKay
elementary school classroom with students raising their hands from their seats and a teacher at the front
Public Safety
Platform Creates Situational Awareness for Schools, Others
911inform provides immediate situational awareness for schools, state buildings and health-care facilities, allowing personnel to lock down a building, access a camera or notify authorized personnel with a press of a button.
March 15, 2024
 · Jim McKay
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Preparedness and Communications
Uvalde Survivors Will ‘Never Recover’ From Robb Shooting
The fact that police were unprepared and waited some 77 minutes to enter the school, and that Uvalde is a small community where law enforcement are always at the fore, adds another layer of grief to the situation.
March 14, 2024
 · Jim McKay
Police car computer for CAD and RMS
Public Safety
Police Agencies ‘Don’t Know What They Don’t Know’ About Tech
Making Mobile Data Terminals in police cars more useful by allowing them to be used for drivers’ license scanning, photos and data collection for evidentiary purposes is within the scope of what agencies should be doing.
March 08, 2024
 · Jim McKay
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