News

Here you will find all of the latest news from our department.

Law enforcement grant gives Ga. FD access to new SCUBA diving equipmentFriday December 20th, 2024

Bibb County Fire Department rescue divers will have access to new gear due to funding provided to the sheriff's office, which does not have a dive team
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Photo of the Week: Del. EMS responds to granma runover by a reindeerFriday December 20th, 2024

A little holiday humor from the Kent County Department of Public Safety
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Photo of the Week: Del. EMS responds to grandma runover by a reindeerFriday December 20th, 2024

A little holiday humor from the Kent County Department of Public Safety
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Denver official claims ambulance response time goals are unrealisticFriday December 20th, 2024

"Our current standard is unrealistic," Denver Department of Public Safety Executive Director Armando Saldate said after an 11-month review of call takers and response times
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Calif. declares a state of emergency over bird fluFriday December 20th, 2024

Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to position staff and supplies in response to an outbreak of the Type A H5N1 virus
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N.D. dispatchers to transfer some 911 calls to crisis hotlineFriday December 20th, 2024

A partnership between State Radio and 988 will allow dispatchers to connect a 911 caller with a trained counselor
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Helping a department through lossThursday December 19th, 2024

Lessons from a Florida chief’s message to grieving members
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Budget cuts leave Ky. county with just 1 ambulanceThursday December 19th, 2024

Magoffin County Judge-Executive Matt Wireman addressed concerns over longer response times as the county works on solutions
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Pittsburgh EMS clinches contract deal with raises and new benefitsThursday December 19th, 2024

Paramedics to earn up to $101K by 2027 under a new contract, which also introduces part-time EMT roles and improved staffing measures
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Pa. county EMS, police highlight crisis response unitThursday December 19th, 2024

Allegheny County's Alternative Response Unit pilot program is designed to assist with behavioral and mental health crisis calls
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