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‘Christmas with a First Responder’ program creates merry memories

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2022 by Julie YoungDecember 12, 2022
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When the Pikeville, Ky., police department began its Shop with a Cop program 16 years ago, the goal was to provide a little Christmas cheer for a handful of kids in need.           “When we started, we held a car … Continue reading →

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Dayton, Ohio, partners with Premier Health on paramedicine program

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2022 by Glenda ThompsonOctober 24, 2022
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Each year, emergency dispatch services receive approximately 240 million 911 calls. Of these calls, 28.5 million request an ambulance or other health assistance. With the average charge for an ambulance ride costing between $1,500 and $1,600, those calls add up … Continue reading →

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Bringing first responders, farmers together to reduce farm fatalities

The Municipal Posted on September 20, 2022 by Glenda ThompsonSeptember 20, 2022
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Farming is a dangerous occupation. Every day in the U.S., 100 farm workers suffer a time-loss injury. Agricultural workers are eight to 10 times more likely to die on the job than the average U.S. worker, and they endure some … Continue reading →

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First responders embrace autism safety initiative

The Municipal Posted on August 14, 2022 by Glenda ThompsonAugust 12, 2022
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Imagine being trapped inside a bottle of thick, wavy glass. Everything you see and hear is distorted. Sights, sounds and sensations are magnified. No one outside the bottle understands you. This is how I describe autism. Now imagine being trapped … Continue reading →

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In an emergency, residential lockboxes allow access

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxMay 26, 2022
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The field of emergency medicine is always looking for ways to improve response speed, serve more people in need and incorporate newer and better lifesaving techniques. Charlestown, R.I., has come up with a way to do all three, initiating a … Continue reading →

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Cities embrace public safety centers

The Municipal Posted on April 27, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 27, 2022
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The public is used to thinking of firehouses, police departments and other city agencies as separate entities that serve and protect them through countless needs and issues. That’s the way it’s always been, but that doesn’t mean it must always … Continue reading →

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Fort Walton Beach elected officials become firefighters for a day

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2022 by Michelle BlountApril 18, 2022
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The Fort Walton Beach Fire Department invited the city’s elected officials and the media to be “firefighters for a day.” Every two to four years, the department will host this type of event, with the first having been held in … Continue reading →

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Palo Alto works to unroll ambulance subscription for community

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 15, 2022
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Palo Alto, Calif., is working to implement a new program you have likely never heard of, and when it all falls into place, it’s hoped that the success will make you wonder how you ever lived without it. Many people, … Continue reading →

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Traffic incident management improves cooperation in Maine

The Municipal Posted on April 13, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 13, 2022
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Drivers don’t always observe the Move Over Law, which is mandatory everywhere except for Washington, D.C. It was determined in Maine that one quarter of all traffic fatalities result from secondary crashes caused by such factors as distracted driving. Maine … Continue reading →

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Brazilian jiu-jitsu shows promise in reducing injury and excessive force

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneApril 8, 2022
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If your community is considering whether to join the many others across the country that have embraced Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for law enforcement officers, you won’t find much data on whether the training will reduce officer and suspect injuries and … Continue reading →

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Communities deal with increasing EMS calls

The Municipal Posted on April 4, 2022 by Denise FedorowApril 4, 2022
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Many communities across the nation are seeing an increase in emergency medical services (EMS) calls, requiring changes to ensure residents receive this critical service. Many are moving toward municipal-run services. There are several reasons for the increasing demand, including an … Continue reading →

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