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FirstNet, AT&T launch therapy dog program to support first responder health and wellness
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
FF-medic files suit against Wash. city over accrued military leave
The suit claims Ocean Shore's refusal to pay Travis Beard for military-related leave caused him "and his family to lose insurance coverage…
FF-medic honored with JFK Profile in Courage COVID award
Hanover Fire Captain Fred Freeman earned the award for his work in establishing the department's MIH program and using it to expand…
Man charged with assault after allegedly biting first responder
Eric Kevin Sechler, 36, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after he reportedly fought with EMS when they attempted…
Public Safety Innovation Webinar Series: 5G and the connected vehicle
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
Woman studies under medic who saved her life as a teenager
After a suicide attempt in 2005, doctors said Brittney Sims may have decreased brain function; instead, she’s studying to be a paramedic…
President Biden announces National Month of Action to encourage vaccinations
The Administration seeks to mobilize an ‘All-of-America Sprint’ to get 70% of U.S. adults vaccinated by July 4
Public Safety Innovation Webinar Series: Winning combination of enhanced performance and security at the edge
Learn how balanced usability, access and security enable first responders to do their jobs more effectively wherever they are
Public Safety Innovation Webinar Series: Deploy advanced communication with Cradlepoint & L3Harris
Mission critical communications networks and Wireless WAN work in concert to enable first responders to make informed decisions and act quickly
Jacksonville overdose calls reach all-time high in 2020
The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department reported they responded to 5,050 overdose calls last year, a stark increase from the 4,140 overdose…
Calif. city pilot program would send EMT, social worker to homeless-related 911 calls
Under the proposed plan, the partnered role would serve as the city’s Mobile Crisis Unit, providing “non-emergency response and care to unhoused…
Calif. city pilot program to send EMT, social worker to homeless-related 911 calls
Under the program, the partnered roles will serve as the city’s Mobile Crisis Unit, providing “non-emergency response and care to unhoused community…