The FDNY blessed two new medical vehicles outside FDNY Headquarters on May 23, in celebration of EMS Week. “These vehicles will help deliver on our promise that for pre-hospital care, we’re second to none,” Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano said. Chief of Department Edward Kilduff added, “These vehicles tell the city that they are in good […]
Read MoreBy JENNIFER LOESCH A-J MEDIA The state of Texas launched the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force about two years ago to help emergency personnel deal with medical emergencies that result from any situation across the state. On Friday, June 7, members of the task force and volunteer patients practiced for a real emergency on a […]
Read MoreA cargo train derailed in East Balitmore County, causing a huge explosion that could be heard across the city, CBS News affiliate WJZ reports. The derailment occurred just after 2 p.m. in Rosedale, just northeast of Baltimore City, and sent a large tower of smoke into the sky that could be seen from miles away. […]
Read MoreEDGEWATER, Md. — Fire officials say eight people have been hospitalized after an explosion and fire on a boat in the South River near Edgewater, Maryland. It happened about noon Monday at the Oak Grove Marina. Anne Arundel County Fire Department Division Chief Keith Swindle says the 32-foot pleasure boat had just refueled when the […]
Read MoreBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A dam that threatened to give way and flood a North Dakota town was holding back the water on Wednesday, though the 1,300 residents of Cavalier were still being told to stay away from their homes. Steady rainfall between Friday and Tuesday dumped about 9 inches of rain on parts of […]
Read MoreFire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano speaks at the vehicle blessing ceremony. The FDNY blessed two new medical vehicles outside FDNY Headquarters on May 23, in celebration of EMS Week. “These vehicles will help deliver on our promise that for pre-hospital care, we’re second to none,” Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano said. Chief of Department Edward Kilduff added, […]
Read MoreValley News Live | 5/21/2013 As emergency crews continue to sort through the devastation the storm in Oklahoma left behind, other first responders around the country are stepping up to the plate, including some here in North Dakota. Fargo-Moorhead Ambulance is standing by, waiting for the word from FEMA that their help is needed. They […]
Read MoreMultiple tornadoes swept through north Texas on Wednesday, damaging dozens of homes and claiming several lives, NBC Dallas Fort-Worth reported. At least six people were killed after a twister touched down southeast of Granbury, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, Hood County Sheriff Roger Deeds announced in a midnight press conference. Up to 100 more […]
Read MoreCORPUS CHRISTI/ROBSTOWN- Hurricane season begins June 1st and today the Regional Emergency Medical Task Force had a full exercise in case of a major event. Government Affairs Public Information Officer Tyner Little says, “This is a regional effort and it’s also an opportunity for the region to get their equipment out and operate their equipment, […]
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