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Rescue Training Impact Report: 115 Heroes Equipped in 2023
Empact Northwest wraps up a successful training season, equipping 115 responders with life-saving skills. Your support makes this possible!
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Belize Emergency Dispatch Expansion: Empact's Mission to Revolutionize Emergency Response
Empact expands Belize emergency dispatch, bringing services to 100,000+. Local heroes trained, lives transformed. Your support in action.
Aug 29, 20242 min read


Empact Northwest Again Bolsters Belize's Emergency Response Capabilities
Empact Northwest trains 24 Belizean rescuers and delivers vital gear, boosting emergency response capabilities. Your support saves lives!
Jul 29, 20242 min read


Empact Northwest's Executive Director Honored with Rotary Award
Empact's ED named Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary. This honor celebrates our global impact in disaster response and preparedness.
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Empact's global impact shines in Belize with transformative emergency management training!
Empact trains 40 Belizean emergency responders in vital incident command skills, boosting the nation's disaster readiness.
Jun 25, 20242 min read


Strengthening Communities through Preparedness: Empact International's Vital Role
Empower communities for disaster resilience. Support Empact International and make a difference.
May 16, 20233 min read


Empact International: A New Name for a New Era of Global Impact
Empact Northwest becomes Empact International, expanding global impact, and empowering communities.
Mar 23, 20233 min read


BNFS Firefighters Save Elderly Man in Well: A Testament to Partnership and Training
BNFS firefighters heroically rescue elderly man from well, showcasing the positive impact of their recent training with Empact.
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Empact Partners with Belize National Fire Service to Launch New Emergency Number
We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of the new emergency phone number, 990, in Belize's Cayo district! This number can be...
Mar 1, 20232 min read


East Africa Curriculum Update
Last Friday, September 9th, Empact Executive Director Jake Gillanders met with representatives from partners at Trek Medics, EMRV, and...
Sep 19, 20221 min read


Announcing a New Belize Partnership!
Empact is thrilled to announce a new partner in our work in #Belize! During a recent trip to the Cayo District of Belize, Empact...
Sep 15, 20221 min read


Empact Executive Director Featured on Podcast
Recently, Empact's Executive Director, Jake GIllanders, was asked to share his thoughts on the role of nonprofit organizations in the...
Sep 13, 20221 min read


Belize Project Phase 1 Launches!
A new collaboration between the Belize National Fire Service (BNFS), Belize Heroes, Empact Northwest, and Trek Medics International...
Jul 31, 20222 min read


Empact's Back in Belize!
Empact’s Team #Belize is currently in the #Cayo District following up on our dispatcher training program, teaching incident command and...
Jun 24, 20221 min read


Announcing Belize's First-Ever Fire & EMS Dispatcher Training Graduates!
After a week of training in Beacon emergency dispatch software, call-taking techniques, and other topics; Empact Northwest is pleased to...
Apr 9, 20222 min read


Teams deployed around the world
This has been a very busy month for team Empact! With teams doing work around the world right now, your organization is having a big...
Apr 2, 20222 min read


Empact visits Belize; New project on the way!
Last week, Empact dispatched three of our members to Belize for a whirlwind 3 days of meetings in preparation for an exciting new project....
Oct 14, 20211 min read
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