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NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

DOGE cuts 9/11-related cancer research funding, which FDNY commissioner calls "a tragedy for all Americans"

The Trump administration canceled a vital $275,000 cancer research contract related to 9/11, limiting support for affected responders.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Cuts to Federal Funds Affects 9/11 Health Program

Staffing cuts at the World Trade Center Health Program endanger support for 9/11 first responders suffering from health issues.
Cuts driven by the Trump administration threaten medical assistance for sick 9/11 responders.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Survivors, advocates challenge Trump admin to rescue 9/11 health program: 'We're starting to feel forgotten'

The World Trade Center Health Program faces challenges due to bureaucratic dysfunction, endangering the lives of 9/11 first responders.
Advocates are urging the government to stabilize funding and staffing for the health program.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
5 months ago

DOGE cuts 9/11-related cancer research funding, which FDNY commissioner calls "a tragedy for all Americans"

The Trump administration canceled a vital $275,000 cancer research contract related to 9/11, limiting support for affected responders.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Cuts to Federal Funds Affects 9/11 Health Program

Staffing cuts at the World Trade Center Health Program endanger support for 9/11 first responders suffering from health issues.
Cuts driven by the Trump administration threaten medical assistance for sick 9/11 responders.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Survivors, advocates challenge Trump admin to rescue 9/11 health program: 'We're starting to feel forgotten'

The World Trade Center Health Program faces challenges due to bureaucratic dysfunction, endangering the lives of 9/11 first responders.
Advocates are urging the government to stabilize funding and staffing for the health program.
#emergency-services
#public-safety
NYC startup
fromFast Company
5 months ago

T-Mobile is partnering with New York City to bring faster cell service to emergency first responders

T-Mobile is prioritizing first responders with dedicated network access to enhance communication during emergencies.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Runner discovers body in San Francisco Bay near Exploratorium

First responders discovered a body in San Francisco Bay near Pier 15, raising concerns over frequent incidents in the area.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Motorola to outfit first responders with new AI-enabled body cameras

NYC startup
fromFast Company
5 months ago

T-Mobile is partnering with New York City to bring faster cell service to emergency first responders

T-Mobile is prioritizing first responders with dedicated network access to enhance communication during emergencies.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Runner discovers body in San Francisco Bay near Exploratorium

First responders discovered a body in San Francisco Bay near Pier 15, raising concerns over frequent incidents in the area.
fromZDNET
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Motorola to outfit first responders with new AI-enabled body cameras

#rescue
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

FedEx driver rescued by boat after being trapped by high tide on Cape Cod

A FedEx driver was rescued without injury after his truck was submerged by rising tides in Cape Cod.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

FedEx driver rescued by boat after being trapped by high tide on Cape Cod

A FedEx driver was rescued without injury after his truck was submerged by rising tides in Cape Cod.
#charity-event
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC startup

Staten Island man, 23, takes first place in Tunnel to Towers 2025 Tower Climb

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC startup

Staten Island man, 23, takes first place in Tunnel to Towers 2025 Tower Climb

fromeuronews
2 weeks ago

Video. Volunteer teams prepare meals as Texas flood recovery continues

Jeff Rockow, a longtime Camp Mystic parent, has traded his chef's apron for a volunteer badge as he helps feed first responders after deadly Texas floods.
Fundraising
#law-enforcement
#firefighters
#los-angeles
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season

Archbishop Gregory Aymond expressed gratitude for first responders, stating, 'A lot of times we take for granted that... our first responders stay,' highlighting their dedication in critical times.
Portland
#mental-health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn wigmaker's obscene rant after crash that killed mom, two kids revealed: 'Get me the f-k out of here!'

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Brooklyn wigmaker's obscene rant after crash that killed mom, two kids revealed: 'Get me the f-k out of here!'

#police
Cars
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Shocking video captured moment Florida cops dodged death as high-speed car rammed police cruiser

Florida deputies narrowly escaped injury in a high-speed crash on I-95 while assisting at a deer strike.
Cars
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Shocking video captured moment Florida cops dodged death as high-speed car rammed police cruiser

Florida deputies narrowly escaped injury in a high-speed crash on I-95 while assisting at a deer strike.
#nypd
New York Mets
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Kids whose loved ones died in line of duty to throw first pitch at Citi Field for 'Answer the Call' game

Orphaned children of fallen first responders throw first pitch at Mets game, honoring their lost parents and fostering community support.
fromqns.com
4 months ago
NYC LGBT

FDNY, NYPD face off in 4th annual Battle of the Badges' volleyball match to honor fallen heroes QNS

New York Mets
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Kids whose loved ones died in line of duty to throw first pitch at Citi Field for 'Answer the Call' game

Orphaned children of fallen first responders throw first pitch at Mets game, honoring their lost parents and fostering community support.
fromqns.com
4 months ago
NYC LGBT

FDNY, NYPD face off in 4th annual Battle of the Badges' volleyball match to honor fallen heroes QNS

#emt
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

New FDNY EMTs reveal touching reasons they signed up

Two women inspired by EMT experiences decided to become EMTs themselves, highlighting the impact of first responders on personal emergencies.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

New FDNY EMTs reveal touching reasons they signed up

Two women inspired by EMT experiences decided to become EMTs themselves, highlighting the impact of first responders on personal emergencies.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Retired NYC cops, firefighters, and teachers ride to Albany in life or death' healthcare fight | amNewYork

City workers and widows of first responders are fighting to retain their healthcare against a proposed shift to Medicare Advantage.
NYC politics
fromNewsday
2 months ago

Sens. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand plan to grill RFK Jr. over state of 9/11 health program

Secretary Kennedy faces scrutiny over the World Trade Center Health Program amid layoffs concerns and the health of first responders.
Cars
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mercedes smashes through Long Island home, leaving trail of damage in its wake

A Mercedes-Benz crashed into a home in Hicksville, causing significant damage and raising safety concerns due to a broken gas line.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Missouri firefighter paramedic dead after being stabbed in ambulance by patient: 'Unfathomable crime'

"His KCFD ambulance was an essential lifesaving tool, but early this morning, Hoffman's ambulance became a crime scene and Hoffman a victim of an unfathomable crime - allegedly stabbed to death by a patient he was treating."
Black Lives Matter
#9-1-1
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Rams to honor first responders by conducting NFL draft from L.A. Fire Air Operations

The Rams will conduct the NFL draft from a fire station to honor first responders and show community resilience.
Mental health
fromFast Company
3 months ago

I'm a volunteer EMS first responder. Here's how it's made me a better leader

Leadership in crisis requires teamwork and trust, akin to first response decisions that can affect lives.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NY Senators Fed up With Trump Cuts to 9/11 Health Program

The Trump administration's decision to cut staffing for the World Trade Center Health Program undermines support for 9/11 survivors and first responders.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure threatens to undermine overdose response

Misinformation about fentanyl exposure is shaping public policy and funding decisions despite a lack of evidence for these claims.
#gaza
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Rescue workers Israel killed found in mass grave in Gaza: What to know

Nine PRCS medics and rescue workers were killed in Rafah, Gaza, after being attacked by Israeli forces while trying to aid civilians.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Rescue workers Israel killed found in mass grave in Gaza: What to know

Nine PRCS medics and rescue workers were killed in Rafah, Gaza, after being attacked by Israeli forces while trying to aid civilians.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

FDNY dukes it out against rival first responders at MSG in the International Battle of the Badges

Marrero dominated the match, landing massive blows throughout, cruising to a victory by a unanimous decision.
NYC LGBT
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Child critically injured, 12 other people hurt in Garden State Parkway bus crash

A school bus crash on the Garden State Parkway resulted in 13 injuries, including a critically injured child, with ongoing investigations into the cause.
UK news
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Medical helicopter crash in Mississippi kills 3

A medical transport helicopter crash in Mississippi resulted in the deaths of three individuals on board.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Volunteer firefighter sworn in as Nassau County legislator: 'I came to put out fires'

Olena Nicks, a volunteer firefighter, emphasizes non-partisan commitment to community safety and first responder support in the Nassau County Legislature.
#community-support
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Rose Bowl, football's hallowed ground, transformed into firefight staging ground

The Rose Bowl is repurposed from a sports venue to a critical command center for first responders amidst the Eaton fire.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Explosion heard as car rammed into supermarket' in Birmingham

A loud explosion was heard as a major blaze broke out at a supermarket in Birmingham, with witnesses claiming it was started by a car set alight and rammed into the shop.
UK news
fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Magdeburg Christmas market car-ramming death toll rises to 5 DW 12/21/2024

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Magdeburg, calling the Christmas market attack a 'terrible' atrocity, highlighting that five died and over 200 were injured.
Germany news
fromEater Twin Cities
7 months ago

Twin Cities Restaurant and Bar Workers Are Serving as 'First Responders' Amid the Opioid Crisis

Installing naloxone behind bars is a proactive measure that restaurant workers can take to potentially save lives and respond effectively to opioid overdoses, especially as fentanyl use rises.
Food & drink
Cars
fromSFGATE
7 months ago

3 dead in fiery Cybertruck crash in Bay Area

Three occupants of a Tesla Cybertruck died in a crash, and speed is believed to be a contributing factor.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Kayaker Trapped on Australian River Has Leg Amputated in 20-Hour Rescue

In a harrowing 20-hour ordeal, a kayaker in his 60s was trapped in rocks, leading to the amputation of his leg during an extensive rescue effort.
New York City
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Shocking footage played at Daniel Penny trial shows officers saying Jordan Neely had a pulse

Jurors were shown shocking footage of a fatal incident involving Jordan Neely, highlighting chaos and urgency during first responders' attempts to save him.
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