Hennepin EMS union says federal operations are placing dangerous pressure on emergency response capacity and impacting basic services daily

Lorain County commissioners approved a proclamation honoring 911 telecommunicators, urging broader recognition, mental health support and legal protections under Ohio law

The movie centers on a real Miami-Dade officer who uncovered more than $20 million stuffed inside Home Depot buckets — but how much of the wild story actually happened?

Reflecting on how grief unfolds over time, colliding with duty and responsibility, and how love continues to occupy the space loss leaves behind

What FBI data shows about coordinated retail theft and how it differs from typical shoplifting

By reminding viewers that every officer was once a child with a dream, the Eau Claire Police Department is inspiring both future applicants and those already wearing the badge

Fewer line-of-duty deaths came from changed behaviors, not luck. The harder question is whether law enforcement is willing to keep doing what works

The New Holland Police Department announced that as of Jan. 1, the West Earl Township Police Department is providing policing for its service area

A reminder that when trust in public institutions feels fragile, America still runs on the quiet work of public servants who never asked for your vote

A well-meaning gift forced me to confront a call I’d buried for years — and the cost of pretending trauma stays at work

Facing staffing losses and reduced tax revenue, Carbon County Sheriff Alex Bakken is using endurance fundraising to fill critical equipment gaps

The 10 holiday films that survive debate, repeat viewings and the remote control

The model blends red light therapy, infrared sauna and cold immersion into a synergistic system designed to support firefighter health

DOC Commissioner Tyrone Oliver told lawmakers inmates use internal pipe chases to climb to the roof and retrieve packages dropped by drones

I believe I am witnessing a paradigm shift that will compel us to rethink nearly everything we’ve accepted as normal in control tactics

Through hard lessons learned, IACP presenters advocate for changing the culture of the dynamic ballistic shield

Meet Joe Cirrito, a 22-year veteran Los Angeles Police Department officer, whose daily rituals and unwavering purpose now shape the next generation of LAPD recruits

A national Police1 survey of more than 500 women uncovers a workplace reality many still navigate quietly, revealing how culture, power and fear shape their day-to-day decisions

The taxi can be seen in video turning left as it approached an intersection blocked by multiple police cruisers, passing by a suspect being held at gunpoint after a pursuit

Citing a lack of volunteers, rising costs and declining revenue, the East Prospect Fire Company will shut down at year’s end

Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala

Clarkston residents, firefighters and retirees urged officials to reverse its decision to eliminate ambulance service

City leaders say the proposed fees could save taxpayers millions and push care facilities to improve how they assist residents

Senators Susan Collins and Peter Welch propose a five-year CMS pilot to reimburse "treat-in-place" care, building on pandemic-era savings of $500+ per encounter

Advanced Medical Transport ensures safe travel for Peoria veterans

Firefighters, technical rescue crews and a heavy wrecker spent two hours stabilizing a collapsed second floor and lifting the tree

Former wide receiver Laveranues Coles joins a group of nine former NFL players who serve at the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, including former linebacker Jeff Kopp, now a detective

The most fear-inducing phrases straight from the station

The harsh reality of end-of-life care — and the moral injury it inflicts on caregivers

NASRO stated that in normal school life, phones can amplify fights and bullying; in emergencies, phones can distract students from critical instructions

Wake County EMS may scale back emergency responses after 21 crashes this year, shifting to lights-and-sirens use in only 20% of calls

Their quick thinking after a series of sudden deaths led to the discovery of cyanide-laced Tylenol — and a turning point in consumer safety

The St. Charles County Ambulance District is using senior volunteers to simulate real-world calls and improve fall injury assessments

What really happens when the radio goes quiet and the job moves on without you

What really happens when the radio goes quiet and the job moves on without you

At the 2025 Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Conference, 2,000 officers, chiefs and allies filled a San Diego ballroom for three days of learning, laughter and leadership

From emotional trauma to gallows humor, Wilson reflects on his new role as a burned-out medic — and why “Code 3” is a tribute to the heart of paramedicine

UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia network last year detected 1,668 fires, including 636 before any 911 call

FDNY Ceremonial Unit leader Lt. Joseph LaPointe, who has guided hundreds of funerals and every Ground Zero anniversary since 2001, is stepping down after 35 years of service

From the fight for independence to the battlefields of Europe, from Korea to Kandahar, Black Americans have shown up, signed up and stood up.

The Tree of Life memorial ambulance visited 29 cities across 19 states, carrying the names of 29 EMS professionals who died in the line of duty

Severely impaired and terminally ill residents account for most preventable transfers, often tied to feeding tube issues, infections and falls, according to a national study by Florida Atlantic Univer...

Thousands of convenience stores across the U.S. will offer free coffee, drinks or snacks to uniformed first responders on July 24 as part of the 2025 24/7 Day

New research reveals walking just 4,000 steps a day can reduce mortality risk and improve heart health, mental well-being, and more.

This real-world incident highlights how outdated tools and improvised techniques endanger patients — and why modernization is no longer optional

Rock Hill first responders teamed up with the community to collect enough cereal for tens of thousands of servings during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive

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