#911-response

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Public health
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Oakland is answering 911 calls dramatically faster, despite continuing staffing struggles

Oakland has significantly improved its 911 call response times, answering double the number of calls within 15 seconds.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik dies at 69

Bernard Kerik, former NYC Police Commissioner, died after a private battle with illness. He was credited with improving police-community relations and reducing crime in NYC.
NYC politics
NYC parents
fromAol
3 months ago

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

New FDNY policy mandates patients be taken to the nearest hospital, raising safety concerns among patients and medical professionals.
from6abc Philadelphia
3 months ago

Woman holds a death grip on side of cliff before dramatic rescue: Video

A hiker stranded on the Pacific Crest Trail was successfully rescued after sending an emergency text to 911, showcasing the efficacy of modern rescue technology.
California
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
4 months ago

After home burglary, podcaster's hour on hold with 911 highlights Los Angeles dispatcher shortage

LAPD's response time for 911 calls is severely affected by dispatcher shortages, as illustrated by a podcaster's 59-minute wait after a burglary.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

L.A. podcast host says he called 911 and waited on hold for an hour. 'What if my son was choking?'

Los Angeles resident waited 58 minutes for 911 response after a burglary, raising concerns about emergency service efficiency.
fromBusiness Matters
5 months ago

Bradley Vercosa: A Life Built on Restoration and Resilience

I never planned on getting into restoration, but once I started, I knew I had found my calling. There's something about walking into a disaster zone and knowing you can make it right again.
Career
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

DOGE Cuts 9/11 Survivors' Fund, and Republicans Join Democrats in Rebuke

Congressional Republicans from New York criticized Trump for cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program aiding 9/11 emergency workers.
Bipartisan concern emerged over the impact of budget cuts on the well-being of 9/11 first responders.
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