Conn. residents now able to text 911
Recent upgrades to the statewide 911 system now make it possible for people to text “911,” allowing those who cannot speak a way to connect with responders
Off-duty EMT delivers baby in parking lot
Chris Stafford was passing by a parking lot when he noticed Heather Wilson and her boyfriend needed help
Wash. teachers add active shooter training to their back-to-school checklists
The training, led by the Pasco Police Department, was designed to get teachers at all the district's schools on the same page
Verizon Makes Changes as Lawmakers Decry Firefighters' Woes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A nationwide telecommunications company rolled out changes Friday as state lawmakers said they were outraged to learn that Verizon slo...
Southern California Fire Department Experiments with 'Squad' Truck Amidst Rising Medical Calls
An increase in 911 calls is presenting a challenge for firefighters in El Cajon. To deal with the increase, Heartland Fire Rescue is employing a new cost-saving...
More than 500 People in 16 States Catch Parasite from McDonald's Salads
An outbreak caused by a parasite infection called Cyclosporiasis continues to spread. It's been linked to salads from McDonald's, and the CDC said it...