N.M. Bill Would Reclassify 911 Dispatch as First Responders
(TNS) — Proponents of a bill that would boost retirement benefits for emergency dispatchers say the change could help improve recruitment and retention efforts in...
Lee’s Summit, Mo., Fire Dept. Opens Live-Burn Training Facility
(TNS) — Although structure fires are rare in Lee’s Summit, they can cause significant damage — and pose a danger to both firefighters and citizens....
FAA Flexible Drone Waivers Offer Boost for First Responders
As drone technology advances, some public safety agencies are reporting improved and faster approvals for Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) waivers, allowing them to expand the...
Niagara Falls, N.Y., May Deploy New License Plate Readers
(TNS) — Two dozen cameras capable of reading license plates may soon be in operation at locations selected by the police department across the City...
Calif. Legislation Would Increase Firefighting Efforts
(TNS) — A California State Senator has proposed legislation to increase firefighting and prevention efforts in the state after winter wildfires caused devastating destruction in...
California Governor Launches New Digital Democracy Tool
(TNS) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday announced a new digital democracy initiative that will attempt to connect residents directly with government officials in...
Kentucky Death Toll Rises After Floods, Freezing Temps
(TNS) — The death toll from flooding and frigid temperatures across Kentucky earlier this month has jumped to 22 victims, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday...
Celebrating Resilience Post-Disaster Isn’t Enough
(TNS) — In the early hours of July 28, 2022, the North Fork of the Kentucky River rose out of its banks in Whitesburg. In...
Kentwood, Mich., Police Getting Drones for Searches, Tracking
(TNS) — The Kentwood Police Department is getting three new drones that it can deploy in emergency situations like search and rescues or tracking down...
Damage Survey Responses to Inform W.Va. Disaster Aid Funding
(TNS) — Flood victims in McDowell County, Mercer County and other parts of the region are being encouraged to complete damage survey forms which will...