Emergency response

An introduction to the work of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, discussing disaster response and preparedness, and profiles natural disasters from history.

Examines SWAT, Special Weapons and Tactics, team members, looking at what kind of work they do and why they are necessary.

Looks at the important, dangerous work done by search-and-rescue professionals.

Examines jobs in law-enforcement, looking at their hazards and their importance to the community.

Profiles firefighters and their dangerous but important jobs.

Provides an introduction to the work and training of emergency medical technicians.

Looks at the important emergency service of bomb disposal, diffusing, and getting rid of, explosive devices.

Hazmat teams are responsible for cleaning up hazardous materials. Dressed up in body-covering suits with hoods and visors, they protect us from liquids or gases that are harmful to people or the environment. Learn about the training, techniques, and equipment these brave men and women use, as well as when the first hazmat teams were formed and who the individuals that work on a hazmat team are.

Provides an introduction to the training, equipment, and work of hazmat teams.

Provides an introduction to the government agency that provides assistance during and after disasters, describing the history of the organization and examples of the type of help they provide.