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House Bill 1597 creates a misdemeanor for bystanders who fail to back off at least 25 feet when ordered to do so by a first responder performing their duty
Senators Susan Collins and Peter Welch propose a five-year CMS pilot to reimburse “treat-in-place” care, building on pandemic-era savings of $500+ per encounter
The initiative now welcomes retired CBP officers and Border Patrol agents with full pay and pension, aiming to boost leadership and operational capacity
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UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
Local, regional and Tribal governments can apply by June 26 for planning, demonstration and implementation funds aimed at eliminating roadway deaths
New Milford Police Department will use grant to make firearms range house ADA compliant
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
The Emergency Management and Response — Information Sharing and Analysis Center will cease operations on June 1 amid cost reviews and federal restructuring directives
Outlook calls for up to 19 named storms and urges government agencies to prepare early
Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
Violent Crime Intervention Fund award positions the Oakridge Police Department to outfit every patrol officer with a BWC
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort