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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
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A Hackensack spokesman said the application mistakenly called for funding for 12 firefighters, not the five positions the city council approved
Agencies have been struggling with declining staffing levels, poor Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates and high operating costs
Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jake Pawlak blames the delay on inflation, high material costs and the worsening condition of on-site buildings
The agreement calls for automatic aid between the paid and volunteer departments to structure fires and serious incidents
Officials said it’s unclear when work on the site might begin but said costs were rising and additional grant money would be needed
The lawsuit says the city violated its collective bargaining agreement with the union by withdrawing representation for the firefighter after initially providing it
Local 73 is pushing for a system that is expected to be more responsive to firefighter concerns
The current EMS building has an “all-function room” that houses crew quarters, patient documentation, training and space for meals
The state also announced that it will not score the September police promotional exam
Local EMS leaders said that a recent pay increase may help, but they cited burnout, attacks and industry-wide staffing struggles