3 assaults against first responders in 1 week 'unacceptable,' paramedic chief says
"The gravity of what was being recounted to me was quite shocking," Ottawa's paramedic chief says of a recent string of reported assaults against local first responders.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/3-assaults-against-first-responders-in-1-week-unacceptable-paramedic-chief-says-9.7174187?cmp=rss
Defining #influenza-specific B cells in #vaccine #responders, non-responders and influenza breakthrough #infections

A proposal to significantly bolster the safety of emergency responders - firefighters, paramedics and police officers - is gaining traction within German federa... https://news.osna.fm/?p=26771 | #news #accidents #first #protect #responders
Slower Traffic Near Accidents Could Protect First Responders - Osna.FM

Innovative safety measures proposed to protect first responders at accident scenes - learn how this initiative prioritizes firefighter, paramedic and police officer well-being.

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“U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio…introduced a bill Thursday to fund first #responders to #train #derailment sites. Brown was joined by senators Bob Casey, D-Pa., and John Fetterman, D-Pa., in introducing the Assistance for Local Heroes During Train Crises Act. It calls for creating a fund for resources, equipment, #overtime pay, and other costs incurred by first responders. The fund is to be paid for by the companies that transport #hazardous #materials.” https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/03/16/sherrod-brown-train-derailment-bill-first-responders/1061678989651/
Democratic senators propose bill to support first responders to train derailments - UPI.com

Democratic Senators Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, Bob Casey, D-Pa., and John Fetterman, D-Pa., introduced a bill Thursday to fund first responders to train derailment sites.

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Royal Geographical Society - Flood Guidance Statement

Brian Vinall, Operations Manager at the Flood Forecasting Centre for the Environment Agency, worked with a team to develop the Flood Guidance Statement, which provides Category 1 and 2 responders with information to help them with emergency planning for flood events.

#Flashover is one of the leading causes of #firefighter deaths, but new research suggests that artificial intelligence (#AI) could provide first #responders with a much-needed heads-up.
#ArtificialIntelligence #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2022/08/ai08102201.html
AI May Come to the Rescue of Future Firefighters

In firefighting, the worst flames are the ones you don’t see coming

"Here are some important steps #responders can take to ensure they are able to do their job and cope with challenging situations" - #Emergency Responders: Tips for taking #care of yourself, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

#COVID19

https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/responders.asp

Emergency Responders: Tips for taking care of yourself

Information on terrorism and public health. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).