Calls to 911 have hit a record in New York City, and it is straining the system at the worst possible time. “The medical call volume for EMS in New York City over the past three days is the largest in our history,” Deputy Commissioner for Public Information Frank Dwyer … [Read more...]
CALGARY (660 NEWS) — Imagine someone calling 911 because they’re out of toilet paper. Unfortunately, it’s not a joke — it’s really happening in Calgary. 9-1-1, What’s your emergency? ☎️ - “I can’t get through to 8-1-1, do you know a better number?” - “My neighbours … [Read more...]
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — An employee working in the 911 call center of the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a department spokesman said Thursday night. The employee, who was not identified, began showing symptoms … [Read more...]
FORMER DISPATCHER SUES DEPARTMENT, CHIEF
BELLOWS FALLS — A former long-time police dispatcher is suing the Bellows Falls Police Department, its former chief and a sergeant, saying she was sexually molested and harassed by the chief, who also texted her sexually explicit photos. She said she was constantly harassed — … [Read more...]
DAVID GREENE, HOST: Our next story is about a shrinking collection of men and women who perch themselves on top of mountains every summer to watch and wait for smoke. For more than a hundred years, the Forest Service has relied on lookouts, whose job it is to spot wildfires … [Read more...]
Calls to New York City’s 911 medical services hit their highest levels since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, according to emergency workers’ unions, stretching staffs that have already seen their own ranks thinned by coronavirus infections. Medical emergency calls are … [Read more...]
Just when you thought things couldn't get tougher-the LEGAL issues are coming into play...and will be around for a while. Curt Varone, Fire Service Attorney & Veteran Fire Chief, took some time this afternoon to talk about these issues-some issues that you may have not even … [Read more...]
A 38-year-old 911 dispatcher with the Detroit Police Department has died due to coronavirus. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced the death of the 38-year-old man, saying he died early Monday morning. "This is a reminder of why Gov. Whitmer's order was so important. It is not just … [Read more...]
THE IAFC IS ASKING FOR IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE: This is a critical survey that is being used to evaluate the impacts of Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the fire and EMS agencies. This data will help evaluate the resources being impacted (and needed ASAP) by this event - FIREFIGHTER & EMS … [Read more...]
We are passing on to you that Gordon Graham and the folks at Lexipol have set up a unique coronavirus site (https://coronavirus.lexipol.com/) The site provides you with no cost COVID-19 fire department policies, courses and training tools for individuals and agencies. Lexipol … [Read more...]
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