The St. Cloud Police Department announced on Dec. 2 the launch the first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program in Central Florida. Though the department has used drones for over a decade, it says the ...

BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. – A ride at the edge of a helicopter would be a once in a lifetime thrill for most, but it’s just part of another work day for deputies in Bernalillo County’s Open Space Unit.

MCLEAN, Va. & BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MITRE licensed its HAZMAT Auxiliary Unit (HAU) drone technology to Detectix, a provider of hazmat data collection solutions. The HAU technology ...

On September 26, Hurricane Helene made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida. Since then, Helene has swept across the Southeast, demolishing homes, and leaving many cities without water and ...

Seattle is establishing a first-responder team for nonemergencies in its downtown area in hopes that it will reduce 911 call volume and relieve pressure on city hospitals that are forced to deal with ...

First responders encounter difficult, traumatic events in times of emergency and crisis. They help people on the worst days of their lives and are exposed to some of the most dangerous situations, ...

EFFORTS BEING MADE TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. AGGRESSIVE EFFORTS ARE IN PLAY TO ADDRESS PTSD AND MENTAL TRAUMA WITH FIRST RESPONDERS. IT’S A BLEND OF TRADITIONAL THERAPY AND THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. SO BRIAN ...

During wildfires, hurricanes, and even terrorist attacks, first responders rely not just on their courage, but on their ability to communicate. Regardless of the circumstances, reliable communication ...

Cameron Anderson is a registered paramedic and volunteer firefighter. Erin Smith does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from ...