An ongoing legal dispute between the town of Falmouth and a firefighters union over an emergency order assigning firefighters to fill in as dispatchers has taken a turn toward resolution — the union has withdrawn its motion for an injunction against the town, according to court documents.
HAZEL CREST, IL — A new alert system put into action by south suburban fire departments will ensure tighter response times and more instantaneous teamwork between first responders, fire officials said Wednesday.
Fire officials from several suburban departments and elected leaders announced Wednesday a first-of-its-kind technology in Illinois to be implemented across south suburban fire departments, designed to improve emergency response times and emergency care for residents.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced this week that the city’s 911 response times are finally headed in the right direction as their dispatch center fills vacancies.
DENVER, CO – The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation to recognize emergency communications specialists, also known as 911 operators, as first responders. HB24-1016, sponsored by Representative Sheila Lieder, passed committee unanimously.
