Smartwatch alerts first responders of vehicle falling off cliff in Prescott
Prescott, Arizona (AZ Family) — The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office shared an automated 911 call from the night Christine Little’s car went off a cliff in Prescott last Friday. “911, what? The owner of this iPhone was in a bad car accident and won’t be answering calls,” the automated phone announced. The emergency call included […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor Dons Epic Custom Glove During Sept. 11 Game That Honors First Responders
This is pretty cool! The New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays meet on Wednesday, 23rd Anniversary The ceremony was held to honor the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Because the Mets are based in New York City, they used the opportunity to honor emergency responders, with several players wearing uniforms […]
State Sen. Allen: First responders need support as new generation of automobiles emerge
As EVs and charging stations become more prevalent in Alabama and across the nation, emergency responders need to be equipped and prepared to respond to emergencies involving EVs, especially lithium-ion batteries. Alabama Fire Protection College We are working to ensure Alabama's first and second responders are trained on how to properly respond to battery-related emergencies. […]
Ivey awards grants to train Alabama first responders
The state awarded three grants worth $239,000 to support training of local first responders. Governor Kay Ivey announced. The new training will focus on treating overdoses, avoiding dangerous driving situations and responding to mass shootings. “When the unthinkable happens, we rely on first responders to provide life-saving assistance,” Ivey said. “Our first responders are asked […]
Video Shows First Responders Rescuing Semi-Truck Driver From Vehicle Dangling Off Bridge
Video shows first responders extricating a semi-truck driver from his vehicle after it was dangling from a bridge that spans two states Friday. First responders descended on the driver around 12:30 p.m. and pulled him from the semi-truck, which was hanging over the Second Street Bridge, which connects southern Indiana to Louisville, Kentucky. Kou 11 […]
In Yuma County, Sinema Discusses Border Crisis’s Impact on Small Border Towns with First Responders & Local Leaders
Since 2019, cinema has secured more than $1 billion for communities affected by the border crisis through the Emergency Food and Shelter Program and the new CBP Shelter and Services Grant Program. Yuma – Arizona Senior Senator Kirsten Cinema – Chair of the Subcommittee on Border Control – is working with Yuma County to explore […]
Cochise College unveils new driving track for First Responders Academy
Cochise University debuted a training driving truck on Monday to mark the completion of the newest infrastructure addition to the Southeast Arizona Law Enforcement Training Academy. Construction of the approximately five-acre concrete track cost the university $4.85 million. The track provides cadets with a safe place to practice evasive driving agility and demonstrate control of […]
How APS plans to preserve utilities, support first responders during Arizona wildfires
Arizona Public Services (APS) is Arizona’s largest utility company. Statewide, more than 28,000 poles are in operation, supporting more than 18,000 miles of public power lines. The company cuts down all vegetation and trees and branches within 10 feet of each utility pole on a three-year cycle to reduce fire hazards. It is expected that […]
Arizona first responders recognized as heroes by local nonprofit
100 Clubs of Arizona, which helps firefighters, police, public safety personnel and their families, will recognize first responder heroes around Arizona at its 2023 Annual Boot & Badge Gala on April 29. bottom. For their sacrifice and bravery, the Arizona 100 Club has announced this year’s honorees for firefighters and police officers, according to a […]
Teens killed in car accident escorted home to Kingman by first responders | Local News Stories
Kingman — The bodies of Tatum Meins and Sherene “Siri” Walema were escorted to Kingman’s home by the Kingman Fire Department and Mohave County Sheriff’s Office one week after they lost their lives in a car accident. Hundreds of community members lined up on Beale Street across from Lee Williams High School as Mines and […]
