YATES — The investigation into a fatal fire on Route 18 took an unexpected and odd twist as the fire somehow rekindled overnight and destroyed what was left of the house.
“It rekindled about 2 a.m. and was fully involved when firefighters arrived,” Orleans Undersheriff Christopher Bourke said.
Bourke praised the work of emergency dispatchers…
Congratulations to our Portsmouth Firefighters who were promoted and sworn in tonight at our family and friends oriented ceremony at the Portsmouth Police Station. We are proud to announce the promotion of Howard Tighe to Assistant Fire Chief.
Firefighter Daniel Michell, Firefighter Vincent Derobbio, Firefighter Jordan Smith, Firefighter Woodbine, Firefighter/Dispatcher Eric Atkinson…
It’s going to take a heck of a natural disaster to disrupt operations at the new 911 emergency center.
The new Grand Island/Hall County Emergency Management and Communication Center can withstand severe weather up to an F-3 tornado. Such a tornado packs winds of 158 to 206 mph.
The building’s roof, made of concrete, is 32 inches deep. The reinforced concrete walls…
COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — An emergency 911 call alerted Collier County deputies to some tense moments playing out on a Southwest Florida nature trail Monday morning.
Three people stuck in a swampy situation after their ATV broke down several miles into Big Cypress National Preserve.
Collier County Sheriff’s Office aviation crew immediately responded to the call…
Chula Vista residents should expect better, faster service from first responders now that the Chula Vista Police Department has unveiled a larger 911 Emergency Communications Center with an upgraded 911 phone system.
Chula Vista Police Chief Roxana Kennedy said the new center gives them room for the additional police dispatchers the department hired with funds from Measure A, a half-cent sales tax increase approved…
PLACERVILLE, Calif. —
There was a steady stream of support from law enforcement and community members of all ages in Placerville on Wednesday to honor fallen El Dorado County Deputy Brian Ishmael.
People came from far and wide to lay down flowers and offer condolences to the sheriff’s office. Supporters included Mark Almer, a former fire dispatcher.
“Our goal as dispatchers is to make sure our family from law enforcement and fire…
