Gov1 News

Find local government-related news on a variety of topics.



FEATURED NEWS
Gov. Maura Healey announced Fall River will get expedited funding to hire more firefighters following the Gabriel House fire that killed 10
With EMS response times rising after Andover’s ED closure, Ashtabula County officials are exploring rural healthcare hubs and mobile emergency solutions to close the gap
The county blocked delivery of key rescue equipment to Spokane after accusing the city of ending emergency preparedness agreements
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says the robot is a visible deterrent
More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year
Officers unable to return to full duty after 251 workdays will be given a choice to apply for a reclassification, take a leave of absence, seek medical retirement or resign
The Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department will use AFG funding to purchase new firefighting gear
Sheriff Craig Robertson asked the county to amend his department’s budget for the additional $180,000 that will be applied toward the two new deputy positions
Safety in the U.S. goes beyond just crime rates — so which cities offer peace of mind?
SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
The Masonville Fire Department will use the money to purchase new gear for up to 12 firefighters