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Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
The state is backing research into firefighting and cancer, citing 9/11-scale exposure concerns and developing stronger protections for crews battling wildfires near cities
Officials broke ground on a $16M EMS station in South Boston, one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods
President Donald Trump said the federal government will begin shifting disaster funding and responsibilities to state governors after this hurricane season
Fifteen genetic analyzers can deliver results in about 90 minutes, officials say
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
Advancing economic mobility program gives each municipality $20K and technical support under Gates Foundation-backed initiative