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Northeast Local Emergency Planning District Relaunches With Representatives From Knox and Scotland Counties
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (425+ words) Emergency Planning Partners Elect Rutledge Fire Chief as Chairman RUTLEDGE, Mo. " An emergency planning effort serving Knox and Scotland counties has been reestablished, with local officials, first responders and community representatives gathering March 24 to formally relaunch the Northeast Local Emergency…...
Volkswagen Beetle removed from Squamish rock face after being suspended via cables | CBC News
21+ hour, 58+ min ago (338+ words) B. C. Parks has confirmed that a hollowed-out Volkswagen Beetle that was suspended via cables on a Squamish rock face has been removed. A group claiming to represent a group of anonymous University of B. C. engineering students took credit for suspending the car…...
New Orleans EMS needs to respond quicker, OIG says increased staff, funding are needed
2+ hour, 21+ min ago (307+ words) New Orleans EMS (NOEMS) is falling behind when it comes to responding to critical medical emergencies, but the ambulance service needs more money and staffing to fix the issue, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General....
Helmet probe after tourist injured in Rotto bike crash
2+ hour ago (117+ words) As a Chinese tourist injured in a horrific bike crash on Rottnest Island fights for life in hospital, police are investigating whether she was wearing a helmet at the time. The 38-year-old was found with life-threatening head injuries near the…...
Chocowinity votes 3-2 to cut town EMS, county takeover set for July 1
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (353+ words) After several layoffs and budget cuts over the years, the town of Chocowinity voted this week to let go of its EMS services. Starting July first, the coverage will be transferred over to Beaufort County emergency services. News 12 spoke to…...
Volkswagen Beetle shell dismantled, removed from B. C. rock face by helicopter
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (365+ words) SQUAMISH " The red shell of a Volkswagen Beetle has been removed from the steep rock face where it was suspended above Highway 99 in Squamish, B. C. , in an apparent prank. A statement from the Environment Ministry says a helicopter was used to…...
On the road: Mobile simulation unit changes training landscape for Omaha's EMTs and paramedics
4+ hour, 4+ min ago (17+ words) KMTV 3 News Now...
OIG report: New Orleans EMS not responding fast enough
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (56+ words) WWLTV. com OIG report: New Orleans EMS not responding fast enough To stream WWL TV on your phone, you need the WWL TV app. Download the WWL TV app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this…...
Jonesboro offers E-911 Business Registry for emergency response
52+ min ago (155+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new tool from the City of Jonesboro could help first responders save lives " and it starts with local businesses. Jonesboro E-911 Business Registry allows business owners to preload information like hazardous materials on site, where electrical and…...
U. P. 911 Authority modernizes emergency dispatch system with new tech deal
8+ hour, 43+ min ago (169+ words) MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) " A new software agreement between Tyler Technologies and the Upper Peninsula 911 Authority (UP911) aims to unify and modernize emergency dispatchers across eight U. P. counties. Tyler's Enterprise Public Safety computer-assisted dispatch (CAD) and mobile solutions software, powered by Amazon…...