Death may be catalyst for change
A recent delayed response to a fatal heart attack in Plainfield Township -- some 200 feet from the Rockford city limit -- could be the catalyst for critical change in how rescuers respond to the most serious medical emergencies.
Appeal for Community First Responders following Ramsey and Warboys closure
AN APPEAL for volunteers to respond to emergencies in rural areas of Huntingdonshire has been launched after two groups folded because of a shortage of recruits, and others look set to follow.
CASSIDIAN Exhibits and Topics Highlighted at Security & Policing 2012
Cassidian presents a selection of its range of security and emergency response solutions for current and future challenges on its stand at Security & Policing (stand no H14). As a leading global...
Concord woman reunites with EMS workers who helped save her life
Cabarrus County EMS will start new protocols in March to help streamline care given to cardiac arrest patients and will use techniques similar to a NASCAR pit crew. And some paramedics have already seen how well the protocols work.
District pondering ambulance service
Five-year contract expiring June 30
Tsunami Multi-Channel Warning System Enters Field Testing
eVigilo and the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) will collaborate in further developing an integrated Tsunami alert system for real-time and geo-targeted messages sent to the population across multiple channels.London, UK (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 eVigilo will integrate its Alert and Distribution Center (IADC) with the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System (GDACS). IADC ...
HPWA mulls Humvee purchase
Hulbert Emergency Management Director Kenneth Fore received approval Thursday night to continue researching the purchase of two military surplus vehicles.
For protection and fun, more women are learning to shoot
Deborah Pierce enjoys living alone. There are no kids to clean up after and no one else to cook for. "I'm OK with living alone," said Ms. Pierce, 52. "But other people worry about my safety."
REGION: Indian reservation expansions drawing objections from neighbors
Fueled by gambling profits, local American Indian tribes are looking to expand their reservations, and their neighbors are beginning to take notice.
Reed cites positives, urges collaboration on challenges
TUPELO -- Mayor Jack Reed Jr. expressed confidence in Tupelo's ability to solve its major challenges in his State of the City address today.