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Colts linemen Danny Pinter and Matt Goncalves and Eagles tight end Grant Calcaterra are raising funds for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the First Responder Center for Excellence
Tulsa City Council has approved a plan allowing the fire department to charge insurance companies of at-fault drivers $710 to $1,865 per response
Winchester officials are considering a $199,750 contract that would shift the town’s EMS coverage to Cheshire EMS
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The Desk Trooper Program allows drivers to work remotely with an FHP trooper if they get into a minor crash on Central Florida Expressway Authority’s 125 miles of tolled roads
The civilian oversight body approved an updated policy allowing drones to be used in more situations, including calls for service, high-risk incidents and large-scale events
Under the new policy, recruits must hold a high school diploma or GED and have three years of full-time work experience
Children’s hospital, Philadelphia Fire Department team up to strengthen pediatric emergency training
A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms
“We are taking bold steps now to protect our people and our skies before tragedy strikes,” Gov. Jeff Landry said
Rock Hill first responders teamed up with the community to collect enough cereal for tens of thousands of servings during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive
The 2024 Public-Release Research Dataset is the largest of its kind, featuring over 60 million EMS activations nationwide
The initiative includes a $1 million direct appropriation for the Virginia State Police and a separate $1 million grant program, capped at $25,000 per drone
Waco’s police and fire chiefs are requesting a dedicated staff psychologist to support the mental health of more than 500 public safety personnel
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models