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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

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Victorville will use the state funds to provide housing solutions and support services for unsheltered individuals
Irvine Police Department’s Cybertruck will be used for community outreach, particularly in the PD’s D.A.R.E. program
Exacom’s adaptable solution replaced an outdated system, overcoming technical and scheduling challenges
Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) is enhancing situational awareness and efficiency in relief efforts following Hurricane Helene
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
A new $549,943 project aims to explore how virtual reality can improve disaster preparedness among older adults and other vulnerable groups
Wildfire sensors will help detect early fire activity and provide firefighters with advanced warning to protect communities.
University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds