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Articlesby Amanda HuggettOctober 17, 2025

8 Tips for Threat Preparedness Aboard the School Bus

Do your drivers know how to handle armed threats on their school bus? Let’s talk about emergency preparedness and response, including active shooter situations, and a grant that can bring this training to your district.

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Sponsoredby Amanda HuggettOctober 15, 2025

When Seconds Save Lives: Active Threat Response & The School Bus [Video]

Bus drivers need to be first responders on wheels. Find out how active threat training equips them to protect students when it matters most. On this episode of The Route, we talk to S.T.A.R.T. CEO Jim Levine about emergency preparedness and response. The Route is sponsored by IC Bus — proudly manufacturing the Next Generation CE Series.

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ArticlesOctober 13, 2025

From Minor Injuries to Major Events: Building a School Bus Medical Response Plan

When seconds count, preparation matters. Discover how to build a plan to help drivers manage medical emergencies with confidence.

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Newsby StaffJune 9, 2025

When It Comes to Student Safety, Disaster Planning Starts with the Bus

Be ready before disaster strikes. This new guide equips school transportation leaders with step-by-step plans to protect students, staff, and buses during emergencies to handle anything from storms to shutdowns.

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Back on the Busby Amanda HuggettMay 22, 2025

Helping Others through Natural Disaster

School buses are used for more than student transportation. In the face of natural disaster, they can represent hope and recovery. In this blog, SBF’s editor recalls living through Midwestern events and shares the story behind our special guide to help others weather the storm.

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Newsby Amanda HuggettOctober 11, 2024

Hurricane Update: Info and Resources for School Transportation

Get the latest on hurricanes Helene and Milton here, where we update on the current state of schools affected with resources and tips.

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NewsAugust 25, 2021

Hijacking Prompts South Carolina School Bus Upgrades

Richland School District Two will add live video streaming and GPS to their Safe Fleet surveillance systems.

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Articlesby Michael P. DallessandroSeptember 1, 2007

Emergency Response: The First 5 Minutes

In the minutes before police or emergency responders arrive, we must manage many types of emergencies in our schools and on the bus. Don't overlook these key points in your next training session on what to do during the first five minutes of a crisis.

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