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Fla. city traffic slowing 911 response times
Downtown traffic is delaying emergency responders from reaching victims, a dangerous growing pain for the developing city
Union Calls for Change after Indiana Teachers Hurt during Active Shooter Training
Teachers were reportedly lined up against a wall and shot with Airsoft pellet guns.
Nearly 50 Dead, Hundreds Injured in China Chemical Plant Explosion
Schools were closed and nearly 1,000 residents were moved to safety as a precaution.
Texans Worry About Chemical Plant Fire Despite Assurances
Deer Park residents skeptical of officials after petrochemicals plant fire.
Minn. hospital to launch paid EMT training
To combat the shortage in emergency service workers, Allina Health will begin offering a paid EMT course
Police: Driver’s illegal U-turn caused crash that killed Calif. paramedic
American Medical Response paramedic Edward Lustro was killed in a crash that occurred after another drive made an illegal U-turn
Ala. county considers ‘smart’ 911 software
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal…
Ala. county considers ‘smart’ 911 software
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal…
Ill. county sees rise in opioid overdose fatalities
Lake County officials are concerned about the 21 percent rise in local drug overdoses last year
Ohio lawmaker wants tax credits for volunteer first responders
The tax credit is designed with a three-tiered system, and volunteers receive a rebate based on their years of service
Six Killed in Explosion at Chemical Plant in China
Nearly 400 personnel and 86 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene.
Driver’s Illegal U-turn Causes Crash Killing California Paramedic
AMR paramedic Edward Lustro was on his way home after his shift.