Articles related to "Emergency Communications"

Aircraft emergencies are thankfully very rare. But if they do happen, there is a specific way in which a pilot transmits an emergency message to those on the ground.

Carriage and knowledge of visual distress signals can prevent an boating incident from becoming a tragedy. Boaters have a number of distress signals available to them.

Emergency communications and disaster planning should include a sound crisis communications plan complete with effective crisis, media training and evaluation.

Marine VHF radios are a valuable tool for safe boaters. Learn more about use and selection of the proper channels on your boat's radio.

While applying for a 911 position can seem challenging, learning to sort though the job announcements and understanding the hiring process can help minimize confusion.

Pilots in their planes communicate with air traffic control using the phonetic radio alphabet. Here is a list of the letters and examples of its use and how it all works.

Learn more about charter boat safety and efforts made to improve it for crew and passengers on uninspected passenger vessels

Emergencies in aviation are rare, but they do occur. So when a pilot makes a Mayday radio call, how do people on the ground give assistance?

Use a pre-departure inspection checklist and look your boat over before each trip. A little time spent preparing for your next trip can save major headaches later.

Radio communication between pilots and air traffic controllers can sound very odd to the uninitiated! But it is really quite straightforward. Here is a typical example.

Coaches should be prepared to act in the event of a serious injury. Recognizing a serious facial/head injury is important in providing the proper emergency treatment

A new service is available to boaters that connects them by satellite with help on the water for fuel assistance, jump starts, soft ungrounding or towing to repair.

One can take a variety of steps to pursue a career in emergency management, regardless of whether the goal is to plan a future career or make a mid-career change.