Washington COVID-19 hotlines were unprepared for onslaught of callers
March 17, 2020
As the rest of the nation ramps up its COVID-19 response, Washington provides some early lessons on emergency communication
IAFC COVID-19 webinar: Key takeaways for first responders
March 17, 2020
A review of the most important information for fire and EMS leaders as they develop plans to treat patients and protect personnel
Police: Don’t call 911 because you ran out of toilet paper
March 17, 2020
Police in an Oregon city took to social media to recommend several toilet paper alternatives for residents
Attorney argues against building of fire/EMS station near race track, says it will disturb horses
March 17, 2020
Saratoga Springs officials are seeking to build the $6.6 million facility in a location that will improve response times to newly developed parts of the city
Public safety events postponed and canceled due to COVID-19
March 16, 2020
As government and health officials caution large gatherings, conference leaders are heeding the warnings
Video: Trump advises no gatherings of 10+, elderly should stay home
March 16, 2020
The White House issued guidance for the next 15 days to mitigate the spread of COVID-19
International Round Table on Community Paramedicine to be held online
March 16, 2020
The two-day program will feature sessions on topics such as mental health, telemedicine and community paramedicine in rural areas
CDC updates guidance for mass gatherings amidst COVID-19 outbreak
March 16, 2020
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
CDC updates guidance for mass gatherings amidst coronavirus outbreak
March 16, 2020
The CDC now recommends organizers cancel or postpone gatherings of 50 or more people for the next eight weeks
Ill. man allegedly stole rig, crashed into another vehicle
March 16, 2020
The man faces multiple charges after police say he stole the ambulance from outside a hospital