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“We are taking bold steps now to protect our people and our skies before tragedy strikes,” Gov. Jeff Landry said
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
Narberth Ambulance celebrated the arrival of a new ambulance with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, thanking Lower Merion commissioners for helping secure funding through an ARPA grant
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Under a nine-month contract, the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation must increase the number of ambulances it stations in Harlingen
“We are so sad,” said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. “The members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.”
The Town of Waterford and the Village of Waterford are considering forming a combined fire department, too
Copenhagen residents have 30 days to collect signatures on a petition requesting a public vote on the department’s closure
With Pharr EMS officials planning to lay off 40 employees next month, Med Care EMS’ legal allegations against the city are questionable
Some jails have also increased the availability of Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses
Vehicle requirements would include alcohol impairment detection or driver-monitoring systems to stop vehicles if impairment by alcohol is detected
“I give 110% of myself,” said Amy Newman, who served with the Tonawanda department for about 12 years before she was injured in 2018
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
Milledgeville Fire Chief William T. Collier Jr. presented city officials with a tiered pay plan in which many positions would see as much as a $3K salary increase