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The IMLS Grants to States program previously supported technology, materials and literacy services in correctional facilities
Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Virginia becomes the 15th state to pass bleeding control legislation, joining national effort to improve trauma response before EMS arrives
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Clearwater Fire & Rescue is “getting squeezed” as they work to meet the demand of emergency calls amid the virus surge, Chief Scott Ehlers said
More than 800 staff and students are quarantining because of a COVID-19 outbreak in the district
In the program’s first two weeks, the team handled about half its calls without any police or fire personnel present
“We did everything we could,” fire spokesman Mitch Matlow said. “Sometimes it’s just not enough”
The wage increases for the town’s approximately 22 unionized emergency medical workers were part of a new union contract that won council approval
The Charlotte, N.C. agency is implementing a deadline for all employees to get the vaccine or submit religious or medical exemptions
Tuesday’s announcement makes NYC the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions
The state could strengthen the mandate if enough workers don’t get vaccinated
The order covers more than 10,000 people who work for the city and county, as well as private health care and school facilities
The unique partnership is an attempt to decrease emergency services contacts with individuals who are better served by mental health professionals