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Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
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The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
Of those polled, 47% said the number of police officers should be increased
Olympia Assistant Fire Chief Mike Buchanan explained that decreasing availability of private providers for BLS calls results in increased on-scene times
If the proposed ordinance passes, Norwalk will join other municipalities in using building signs to identify structural concerns behind buildings’ skins
A council member says she “doesn’t care” what the money is used for so long as it helps attract quality recruits
Mesa’s city manager and the firefighter’s union have competing ideas of the best way to improve service to slow spots
Fire department leaders are proposing regular rental unit inspections and a registry of rental properties
The department will pay double-time after a buyout program enticed 100 officers to retire early
The measure contains a fire attack restriction, a limit on transit speeds and a thermal imaging camera requirement
A city council vote earlier this month to remove the decals sparked public outcry