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fromABC7 San Francisco
13 hours ago
San Francisco

Academy of Art University students unveil new mural to honor SF Fire Department

A 13-foot mural honoring San Francisco's emergency medical services was unveiled, created by Academy of Art University students to recognize EMS workers.
#mental-health
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Good Samaritan attempts Hudson River rescue - has to be saved also

A good Samaritan attempted to rescue a drowning man but required rescue himself.
Acts of bravery can sometimes lead to unforeseen consequences.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

San Mateo County expands mobile mental health response

San Mateo County is enhancing mental health crisis support to reduce police involvement.
Residents can call for 24/7 mobile mental health crisis services.
fromwww.cbc.ca
14 hours ago
Toronto startup

Oshawa mayor 'disappointed' Ontario budget left out addictions, mental health emergency ward for city | CBC News

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter urges Ontario Premier Doug Ford to fund a mental health and addictions emergency ward due to urgent community needs.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
Mental health

'You are my heroes' - Antonio meets people who saved his life

Michail Antonio's near-death experience inspired him to engage in a meaningful recovery journey, highlighting the profound impact of emergency responders on his life.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
NYC LGBT

Good Samaritan attempts Hudson River rescue - has to be saved also

A good Samaritan attempted to rescue a drowning man but required rescue himself.
Acts of bravery can sometimes lead to unforeseen consequences.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Mental health

San Mateo County expands mobile mental health response

San Mateo County is enhancing mental health crisis support to reduce police involvement.
Residents can call for 24/7 mobile mental health crisis services.
fromwww.cbc.ca
14 hours ago
Toronto startup

Oshawa mayor 'disappointed' Ontario budget left out addictions, mental health emergency ward for city | CBC News

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter urges Ontario Premier Doug Ford to fund a mental health and addictions emergency ward due to urgent community needs.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago
Mental health

'You are my heroes' - Antonio meets people who saved his life

Michail Antonio's near-death experience inspired him to engage in a meaningful recovery journey, highlighting the profound impact of emergency responders on his life.
more#mental-health
France news
fromThe Local France
21 hours ago

MAP: Which French hospitals have the longest waiting times

Emergency department waiting times in France are increasing, with significant regional variations across the country.
#public-safety
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

No subway, no traffic lights, no elevators and no coverage in Madrid due to the blackout: Can I borrow your phone to call my mom?'

Spain experienced its worst power blackout in recent history, leading to chaos and numerous emergency incidents throughout Madrid.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago
UK news

Listen: Prank 999 caller requests armed police to gorilla in busy town centre

A teenager in Leicestershire made a hoax 999 call, prompting police warnings about using emergency lines improperly.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Man in hospital after bus crashes into tree on residential road in Welling

A man suffered injuries from a fallen tree after being struck by a bus in Welling.
His injuries are not life-threatening, and investigations are underway.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Garda critically injured after being hit by motorcycle at speed checkpoint

A traffic officer was critically injured in a collision while conducting a speed checkpoint in Dublin.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Police confirm condition of man found injured in Limehouse

A man in Limehouse suffered injuries, but his condition is not life-threatening as confirmed by the police.
Madrid food
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

No subway, no traffic lights, no elevators and no coverage in Madrid due to the blackout: Can I borrow your phone to call my mom?'

Spain experienced its worst power blackout in recent history, leading to chaos and numerous emergency incidents throughout Madrid.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
22 hours ago
UK news

Listen: Prank 999 caller requests armed police to gorilla in busy town centre

A teenager in Leicestershire made a hoax 999 call, prompting police warnings about using emergency lines improperly.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Man in hospital after bus crashes into tree on residential road in Welling

A man suffered injuries from a fallen tree after being struck by a bus in Welling.
His injuries are not life-threatening, and investigations are underway.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Garda critically injured after being hit by motorcycle at speed checkpoint

A traffic officer was critically injured in a collision while conducting a speed checkpoint in Dublin.
fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Police confirm condition of man found injured in Limehouse

A man in Limehouse suffered injuries, but his condition is not life-threatening as confirmed by the police.
more#public-safety
#fire
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Smoke rises over London as 70 firefighters tackle blaze in Westminster

A fire at an electrical substation in Westminster is producing smoke over London, with 70 firefighters responding to the scene.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Police investigating fire at Keir Starmer's north London home

A fire occurred at the Prime Minister's rental property in Kentish Town, causing entrance damage but no injuries reported.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Huge fire erupts at electrical substation in west London as smoke billows into the sky

A significant fire has occurred at an electrical substation in Westminster, resulting in extensive smoke and emergency responses.
Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK news

Bicester fire latest: Two firefighters dead after huge blaze at former RAF base

Two firefighters and a member of the public died in a fire at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Seven fire engines at scene of 'high rise fire' at Dublin apartment block

Firefighters and emergency services are responding to a high-rise apartment fire in north Dublin.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

One person hospitalised following 'high rise fire' at Dublin apartment block

A high-rise apartment fire in north Dublin was controlled by firefighters, with one person hospitalized.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Smoke rises over London as 70 firefighters tackle blaze in Westminster

A fire at an electrical substation in Westminster is producing smoke over London, with 70 firefighters responding to the scene.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Police investigating fire at Keir Starmer's north London home

A fire occurred at the Prime Minister's rental property in Kentish Town, causing entrance damage but no injuries reported.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Huge fire erupts at electrical substation in west London as smoke billows into the sky

A significant fire has occurred at an electrical substation in Westminster, resulting in extensive smoke and emergency responses.
Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago
UK news

Bicester fire latest: Two firefighters dead after huge blaze at former RAF base

Two firefighters and a member of the public died in a fire at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

Seven fire engines at scene of 'high rise fire' at Dublin apartment block

Firefighters and emergency services are responding to a high-rise apartment fire in north Dublin.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
London politics

One person hospitalised following 'high rise fire' at Dublin apartment block

A high-rise apartment fire in north Dublin was controlled by firefighters, with one person hospitalized.
more#fire
#healthcare
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
Healthcare

A&E patients needlessly die every week while waiting for hospital beds

Excessive hospital wait times in England led to significant avoidable deaths last year, stressing the urgent need for systemic healthcare reforms.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Healthcare

Here's how long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

Prolonged wait times in emergency departments raise critical health concerns, including patient mortality.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago
Healthcare

A&E patients needlessly die every week while waiting for hospital beds

Excessive hospital wait times in England led to significant avoidable deaths last year, stressing the urgent need for systemic healthcare reforms.
fromIndependent
5 days ago
Healthcare

Here's how long you can expect to wait in your local emergency department as new figures show scale of hospital delays

Prolonged wait times in emergency departments raise critical health concerns, including patient mortality.
more#healthcare
#investigation
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Two dead after early-morning fire rips through Miami Gardens home, police say

A Miami Gardens fire early Wednesday resulted in two fatalities and is currently under investigation.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Bicycling

Three cyclists injured in road crash as car fails to remain at scene in Co Cork

A car collided with three bicycles in Midleton and fled the scene, causing non-life-threatening injuries to the cyclists.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

Swansea ambulance stolen during medical call, recovered in R.I.

Swansea police are investigating the theft of an ambulance during a medical call, with the vehicle found undamaged in Rhode Island.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London food

Hanwell fire: Man dies after blaze breaks out in home in west London

A man died after a fire at a house in west London; investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Two dead after early-morning fire rips through Miami Gardens home, police say

A Miami Gardens fire early Wednesday resulted in two fatalities and is currently under investigation.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago
Bicycling

Three cyclists injured in road crash as car fails to remain at scene in Co Cork

A car collided with three bicycles in Midleton and fled the scene, causing non-life-threatening injuries to the cyclists.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston food

Swansea ambulance stolen during medical call, recovered in R.I.

Swansea police are investigating the theft of an ambulance during a medical call, with the vehicle found undamaged in Rhode Island.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
London food

Hanwell fire: Man dies after blaze breaks out in home in west London

A man died after a fire at a house in west London; investigations into the cause are ongoing.
more#investigation
#wildfire
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Breaking: Ranch Fire reported in Calaveras County on May 5

A new wildfire named Ranch is reported in Calaveras County, with an unknown containment status and undetermined cause.
fromSacramento Bee
3 days ago
Mission District

Update: Robinson Fire burns 30 acres in Merced County

Robinson Fire in Merced County started today, burning 30 acres shortly after discovery.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Breaking: Ranch Fire reported in Calaveras County on May 5

A new wildfire named Ranch is reported in Calaveras County, with an unknown containment status and undetermined cause.
fromSacramento Bee
3 days ago
Mission District

Update: Robinson Fire burns 30 acres in Merced County

Robinson Fire in Merced County started today, burning 30 acres shortly after discovery.
more#wildfire
#rescue
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Swimmer in 'distress' vanishes off Long Island shore, sparking frantic search

Rescue workers urgently search for a missing swimmer off Long Island's North Shore.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Two men rescued from 250-foot mine shaft in remote California desert

San Bernardino County Fire conducted a multi-agency rescue of two rappellers stranded in a mine shaft, successfully retrieving them without injuries.
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Swimmer in 'distress' vanishes off Long Island shore, sparking frantic search

Rescue workers urgently search for a missing swimmer off Long Island's North Shore.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Remote teams

Two men rescued from 250-foot mine shaft in remote California desert

San Bernardino County Fire conducted a multi-agency rescue of two rappellers stranded in a mine shaft, successfully retrieving them without injuries.
more#rescue
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago
Apple

Apple brings emergency satellite features to iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5 | TechCrunch

iOS 18.5 introduces emergency satellite services to iPhone 13 users for critical communication when no cellular signal or Wi-Fi is available.
#hospitalization
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 days ago
London politics

Male rushed to hospital after stabbing on busy road in Woolwich

A male was hospitalized after being stabbed in Woolwich, with conditions yet to be disclosed.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago
London food

Woman taken to hospital with leg injury after crash outside New Cross Gate station

A woman sustained a leg injury in a crash outside New Cross Gate station and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 days ago
London politics

Male rushed to hospital after stabbing on busy road in Woolwich

A male was hospitalized after being stabbed in Woolwich, with conditions yet to be disclosed.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago
London food

Woman taken to hospital with leg injury after crash outside New Cross Gate station

A woman sustained a leg injury in a crash outside New Cross Gate station and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
more#hospitalization
#infrastructure
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Power begins to return to Iberian peninsula after unprecedented blackout

Spain's prime minister emphasized rapid efforts to restore power after a massive blackout affected millions across the Iberian Peninsula.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
4 days ago
SF politics

California Assembly bill would support land movement relief

Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking financial relief from landslide damage amid challenges at county and federal levels.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Power begins to return to Iberian peninsula after unprecedented blackout

Spain's prime minister emphasized rapid efforts to restore power after a massive blackout affected millions across the Iberian Peninsula.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
4 days ago
SF politics

California Assembly bill would support land movement relief

Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking financial relief from landslide damage amid challenges at county and federal levels.
more#infrastructure
#road-safety
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Multiple garda units at scene of incident in north County Dublin

Multiple emergency units responded to a serious road traffic incident, leading to significant traffic disruptions near key routes.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
France news

Gardai and emergency services at scene of serious crash in Roscommon

A serious road traffic collision occurred in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, causing road closures and significant delays.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Cyclist in hospital after crash on busy road in Lewisham

A cyclist was hospitalized following a crash with a car on Baring Road in Lewisham.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
London politics

Multiple garda units at scene of incident in north County Dublin

Multiple emergency units responded to a serious road traffic incident, leading to significant traffic disruptions near key routes.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
France news

Gardai and emergency services at scene of serious crash in Roscommon

A serious road traffic collision occurred in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, causing road closures and significant delays.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Cyclist in hospital after crash on busy road in Lewisham

A cyclist was hospitalized following a crash with a car on Baring Road in Lewisham.
more#road-safety
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Two dozen people rescued for heat issues during record-breaking SoCal heat wave

Record-breaking heat in Southern California led to numerous rescues for heat-related issues across Orange and Riverside Counties.
#motorcycle-accident
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

Motorcyclist exploring mountain pass plunges 100 feet off hillside, CA rescuers say

Fire crews successfully rescued a motorcyclist after a 100-foot fall using a specially designed rope rescue system.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Cars

Teen motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash in Co Longford

A 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision with an SUV in Co Longford, leading to an airlift for treatment.
fromSacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
Bicycling

Motorcyclist exploring mountain pass plunges 100 feet off hillside, CA rescuers say

Fire crews successfully rescued a motorcyclist after a 100-foot fall using a specially designed rope rescue system.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Cars

Teen motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after crash in Co Longford

A 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision with an SUV in Co Longford, leading to an airlift for treatment.
more#motorcycle-accident
#parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Parenting

When My 8-Year-Old Said These 5 Horrifying Words, I Had To Change Everything About My Parenting

The story highlights a critical moment when a child's deep distress leads to a call for emergency mental health support.
Effective communication and understanding are essential in addressing children's mental health crises.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

Toddler quadruplets accidentally call 911 - and bid the police officer the cutest goodbye

A mother describes how her quadruplets mistakenly called 911, leading to an amusing interaction with the police.
Childress shared a memory of her toddlers unintentionally dialing emergency services.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago
Parenting

When My 8-Year-Old Said These 5 Horrifying Words, I Had To Change Everything About My Parenting

The story highlights a critical moment when a child's deep distress leads to a call for emergency mental health support.
Effective communication and understanding are essential in addressing children's mental health crises.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

Toddler quadruplets accidentally call 911 - and bid the police officer the cutest goodbye

A mother describes how her quadruplets mistakenly called 911, leading to an amusing interaction with the police.
Childress shared a memory of her toddlers unintentionally dialing emergency services.
more#parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Canada news

Search for two young children missing in Canadian forest enters fourth day

A major search scale mobilized in Nova Scotia for two missing children has reached day four, emphasizing community and official cooperation.
#traffic-incident
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Hatzolah EMT driver strikes, critically injures pedestrian

A Hatzolah EMT critically injured a 19-year-old pedestrian while responding to an emergency call in Midwood.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Behavioral Health Emergency Temporarily Shuts Down Lower Deck of Bay Bridge

A behavioral health emergency caused major traffic disruptions on the Bay Bridge.
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Child in hospital after crash near primary school in Cricklewood

A child was hospitalized after a crash near Anson Primary School in Cricklewood, with paramedics responding promptly.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Hatzolah EMT driver strikes, critically injures pedestrian

A Hatzolah EMT critically injured a 19-year-old pedestrian while responding to an emergency call in Midwood.
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Behavioral Health Emergency Temporarily Shuts Down Lower Deck of Bay Bridge

A behavioral health emergency caused major traffic disruptions on the Bay Bridge.
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Child in hospital after crash near primary school in Cricklewood

A child was hospitalized after a crash near Anson Primary School in Cricklewood, with paramedics responding promptly.
more#traffic-incident
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

Air Ambulance deployed after person suffers 'serious injuries' in Giant's Causeway fall

A person sustained serious injuries from a fall at the Giant's Causeway and was airlifted to hospital.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Crime scene set up at scene of six-hour Sutton Wendy's fire

A fire at Wendy's in Sutton was controlled by 60 firefighters with no injuries reported.
Police established a crime scene following the six-hour incident.
#stabbing
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Man, 20, stabbed to death in Mile End with murder investigation launched

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Mile End, and a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Man stabbed in Hackney with air ambulance called to scene

A man was stabbed in Hackney and is now in hospital; circumstances and condition remain unclear.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Boy, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing on busy Stockwell road

A 16-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds in Stockwell.
The incident took place just after 5:40 PM on April 27.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Man, 20, stabbed to death in Mile End with murder investigation launched

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Mile End, and a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Man stabbed in Hackney with air ambulance called to scene

A man was stabbed in Hackney and is now in hospital; circumstances and condition remain unclear.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London politics

Boy, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing on busy Stockwell road

A 16-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds in Stockwell.
The incident took place just after 5:40 PM on April 27.
more#stabbing
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago
Cars

Woman trapped in car flipped on its side after four-vehicle crash in Dagenham

A woman was rescued after a car flipped during a four-vehicle crash in Dagenham.
Madrid food
fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Thousands stranded as power outage hits Iberian Peninsula

A blackout caused significant disruptions in Spain and Portugal, affecting travel and essential services.
#car-accident
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Wexford teenager fighting for his life following horror crash

An 18-year-old was seriously injured in a car crash and remains in intensive care after being transferred to hospital.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

Wexford teenager fighting for his life following horror crash

An 18-year-old was seriously injured in a car crash and remains in intensive care after being transferred to hospital.
more#car-accident
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | New FDNY order sending patients to closest hospital provokes backlash: 'Stupid - in a word'

New FDNY policy directs ambulances to the nearest hospital, provoking backlash for compromising patient safety and care.
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