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The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons
As the stigma of seeking help in the aftermath of trauma dissipates, our “community superheroes” have more and more tools for recovery at their disposal
The temporary raises would be paid for through federal relief funds and apply to both public and private sector employees
The Olympic-style competition for public safety and first responders is scheduled to take place June 10 - 19 in San Diego
The woman allegedly called her daughter and told her she had been shot
The law would apply retroactively to family members of first responders killed in the line of duty since 2010
The bipartisan bill was co-authored by Rep. Norma J. Torres, who is a former LAPD dispatcher, and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent
The agency set aside $2 billion to reimburse families affected by deaths related to the pandemic
The bill would prohibit the city of Cedar Falls from continuing its public safety officer program
The bill moved to final reading Monday with an amendment including corrections officers and private, nonprofit EMS squad members
Neither a poor weather forecast nor an ongoing pandemic could halt the first responder couple’s wedding plans
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
Officials said the woman brandished two steak knives and threatened to kill the rescuers
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
The Frontline Strong Together program will include peer support training, telehealth services and a statewide clearinghouse of resources
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Agencies can now purchase their own deployable network assets for use when communications are temporarily unavailable
Fire, EMS, police and 911 departments in Porter County are collaborating to apply for funding for the more efficient alerting system
Muskogee police will drive medics to calls and an ambulance will be dispatched if it is needed
All department employees are eligible to sign up
The report looks at trends and information from 911 emergency services at the state level across the country
The EMTs working for a Brooklyn hospital were robbed of their medical bag while inside an elevator
Trooper Jennifer Czarnecki served for 20 years with the New York State Police
Sheriff Michael Zurlo praised the dispatchers for their professionalism and dedication during the emergency that happened in the middle of their shift
The city will go forward with both a pilot program that excludes police and a separate co-responder plan that includes police officers, paramedics and mental health professionals
Kansas City’s new guidance comes after an outbreak at the police department and applies to all essential workers
St. Paul City Council is expected to pass a resolution this week that will lead to auditing routine 911 calls
Chief Deputy Anthony Dwyer said they were already charging a handful of communities, leaving some to wonder why others didn’t have to pay
$5 from each bobblehead created by Kloanz Inc. will go to the charity Direct Relief to purchase PPE for essential workers
Blue H.E.L.P, an organization dedicated to raising awareness for law enforcement suicide, is spearheading the project
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures