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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
If passed, the Didarul Islam Police Recruitment Act will give a pension boost to cops who first served in other city agencies before going into the Police Academy
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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
“Into the Unknown” follows six EMS crews nationwide, with Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe shining a spotlight on paramedics’ real-life dedication and mental health challenges