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New technology is transforming emergency response with text, video and AI-powered translation, but uneven adoption leaves millions without access to lifesaving 911 upgrades
A Texas A&M grant, donations and a trade-in helped Rockdale firefighters with their latest apparatus purchase
FEMA told grant recipients they must provide additional details on fund distribution and use, with processing times extended up to 30 days
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“The First Step Program” will offer individuals an opportunity to get help without the fear of arrest or having to worry about a lack of health insurance
The program would focus on recruiting people of color and women to become firefighter-paramedics and supporting them financially while they complete the academic work necessary to qualify
New York lawmakers called the bill “common-sense accountability”
The order is Mayor Tishaura Jones’ latest move toward fulfilling campaign promises of police and corrections accountability
The request comes after the fatal police shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant
Funding for extra security during last week’s trial was passed retroactively on Tuesday with bipartisan support
Under the bill, first responders no longer need to prove their stress was unusual compared to their coworkers’ to receive compensation
FDNY EMS union officials said the city is moving too fast on the program, which hasn’t been tested yet
Some measures call on officers to investigate gender-based hate crimes, report misconduct by colleagues and be trained in CPR
The deceased’s family viewed some portion of the body camera footage Monday afternoon