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Critically ill 9/11 first responders are being turned away from the program meant to save them

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

A 9/11 responder with life-threatening pancreatic cancer was told this week that he couldn't start chemotherapy. Two others with new cancer diagnoses were also denied treatment, according to Dr. David Prezant, chief medical officer of the New York City Fire Department and director of... Read More.

Trump administration cuts to CDC will affect 9/11 responders, critics say

Wednesday, February 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Trump administration’s cuts to the federal workforce affect the World Trade Center Health Program, putting the health of 9/11 first responders at risk, critics said.Sixteen probationary staff members at the World Trade Center Health Program have been fired as part... Read More.

Victims, first responders of New Orleans terror attack expected to be honored at Super Bowl

Friday, February 7 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- Just a little over a month since 14 people were killed and dozens more were injured in a truck-ramming terror attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street, the victims and first responders of the rampage will be honored at Super Bowl LIX... Read More.

Jefferson County First Responders Join “Talkgroups”

Tuesday, March 19 by Justice Williams

BROOKVILLE — The Jefferson County Commissioners have signed onto an agreement which will allow local police and other first responders to better communicate with the State Police.According to Jefferson County's Director of Emergency Services, Tracy Zents, the intergovernmental agreement for Talkgroups will “allow multiple... Read More.

Suspect in killings of Minnesota first responders had been banned for life from possessing firearms

Tuesday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The gunman suspected in the fatal shootings of two Minnesota police officers and a paramedic during a domestic violence standoff in a Minneapolis suburb was serving a lifetime ban from possessing firearms at the time of the deadly encounter, according to... Read More.

New radio tower leads to improved communication between 911 Center and first responders

Friday, August 25 by Louise Bennett

FERGUSON TWP – Communications between the Clearfield County 911 Center and first responders serving in Ferguson Township has been improved with the completion of a new radio tower.Officials at the county's 911 Center say a new tower and antennae system was constructed to improve... Read More.

Two Clearfield County municipalities issue burn bans

Friday, June 9 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD COUNTY – Two municipalities in Clearfield County have issued burn bans due to the current weather conditions.On Wednesday, Clearfield Borough issued a burn ban effective until conditions improve.The Borough is reminding residents that smoke coming south from the Canadian wildfires may cause negative... Read More.

Nashville fire chief reflects on first responders actions on Covenant School shooting

Tuesday, March 28 by ABC News

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) -- Nashville Fire Chief William Swann spoke with GMA 3 Tuesday about the first responders who sped to The Covenant School after three students and three adult staff members were shot.GMA 3: Joined now by director Swann from the Nashville Fire Department. And... Read More.

‘Leveled’: Responders, residents describe horror of Mississippi tornado destruction

Saturday, March 25 by ABC News

(WINONA, Miss.) -- As a deadly tornado barrelled toward Winona, Mississippi, late on Friday, one local family scrambled for safety inside their home."Obviously it was coming right behind us because as soon as we got in there, we heard a big boom and didn't hear... Read More.

Senate Democrats propose first responders’ aid fund for train derailments

Thursday, March 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats in Congress are proposing additional aid for local first responders amid the ongoing conversation concerning rail safety in the wake of the February train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.In the time since the Feb. 3 derailment, lawmakers in Washington have focused... Read More.

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