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Navigation Skip to Content First Responder Communities Of Practice FR-COP FAQs | Contact Site Administrator Navigation Toggle navigation Home FirstResponder.gov R-Tech Community Listing FAQs Contact Site Administrator Sign In Home Sign In Email Address Password Caps Lock is on. Sign In Forgot Password Request Account × Terms of Use You are about to access a Department of Homeland Security computer system. This computer system and data therein are property of the U.S. Government and provided for official U.S. Government information and use. There is no expectation of privacy when you use this computer system. The use of a password or any other security measure does not establish an expectation of privacy. By using this system, you consent to the terms set forth in this notice. You may not process classified national security information on this computer system. Access to this system is restricted to authorized users only. 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I Agree I Do Not Agree Tag Cloud Hot Topics emergency management (15) fema (21) fire (18) law enforcement (20) preparedness (19) smem (25) social media (41) technology (32) vsmwg (9) webinar (45) Privacy Act Notice Authority to Collect This Information: The Homeland Security Act of 2002 [Public Law 1007-296, §302(4)] authorizes the Science and Technology Directorate to conduct “basic and applied research, development, demonstration, testing, and evaluation activities that are relevant to any or all elements of the Department, through both intramural and extramural programs.” In exercising its responsibility under the Homeland Security Act, S&T is authorized to collect information, as appropriate, to support R&D related to improving the security of the homeland. Principal Purposes: DHS will collect and use this information to provide an online, professional connection and collaboration environment (via communities of practice) for First Responders. Routine Uses and Sharing: In general, DHS will not use this information for any purpose other than the purpose stated above. However, DHS may release this information of an individual on a case-by-case basis as described in the DHS/ALL-002 and DHS/ALL-004 System of Records Notice (SORN), which can be found at: www.dhs.gov/privacy Disclosure: You may opt not to provide the requested information or to provide only some of the information DHS requests. If you opt not to provide some or all of the requested information, DHS may not be able to process your registration. Who We Are First Responder Communities of Practice is a professional networking, collaboration and communication platform created by the Department of Homeland Security Science & Technology Directorate to support improved collaboration and information sharing amongst the nation's First Responders and other Federal, State, Tribal, Territorial, and local governments supporting homeland security efforts. This vetted community of members focuses on emergency preparedness, response, recovery and other homeland security issues. Who Can Join? First responders Members of the following groups engaged in homeland security: Government employees Government-sponsored contractors Government-sponsored academia Government-sponsored citizens What Can I Do Here? Join Communities that interest you Collaborate on wikis, blogs and discussion boards Find, share and store documents and best practices Create and search profiles Connect, chat, and email with other professionals Site Security All prospective members of the site are vetted to verify their identity. Members of First Responder Communities of Practice may post public, For Official Use Only (FOUO) or Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) documents and information. Users may not post Classified or Law Enforcement Sensitive information or documents to the First Responder Communities of Practice under any circumstance. It is the user's responsibility to avoid the creation of information that could be considered SENSITIVE of CLASSIFIED in aggregate. For more information, click here . To read the site Rules of Behavior, click here . About Us The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) First Responder Technologies (R-Tech) program works to protect America against terrorism and disasters by providing first responder solutions for high-priority capability gaps through rapid prototyping, technical assistance, and information sharing to save lives and maximize preparedness. Frequently Asked Questions Links Home Contact Us Privacy Policy Important Notices FOIA USA.gov Gobierno.gov The White House About Us FirstResponder Communities of Practice is a network of vetted, active and retired first responders, emergency response professionals and Federal, State, local, or Tribal Homeland Security officials sponsored by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate’s First Responder Technologies (R-Tech) program. Registered members of this professional network share information, ideas, lessons learned and best practices, enabling them to more efficiently and effectively prepare for all hazards. Members use tools such as wikis, blogs and RSS feeds to collaborate online on the creation and management of critical planning, training, and other initiatives. Through information sharing and active participation in community workspaces, members are able to leverage each other’s experiences to meet mission objectives. FirstResponder Communities of Practice not only offers information repositories and content creation tools, but also provides networking capabilities for practitioners across the country to connect with one another in a trusted, online environment. U.S. Department of Homeland Security...