House faces next step on public-safety benefits bill
The Senate passed a bill proposing deadlines, interim payments and new oversight for public-safety benefit claims. The House has not acted yet.
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NHTSA Presses AV Developers Over First-Responder Safety
NHTSA says driverless vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders. Developers face meetings and possible enforcement, but no new rule yet.
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Oak Park Completes Two-Day Emergency Response Exercise
Oak Park schools, first responders, hospitals, transit agencies and neighboring communities tested emergency plans and reunification procedures Aug. 3-4.
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Lincoln County approves $150,000 for Waldoboro municipal housing infrastructure
Lincoln County commissioners authorized $150,000 in ARPA funding for Waldoboro water infrastructure tied to a municipal housing project.
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Lincoln Park Firefighter Adam Amrozi Honored With Half-Staff Order and First-Responder Procession
Michigan honored Lincoln Park Fire Department Sgt. Adam Amrozi with a statewide half-staff order on July 24, while first responders held a documented procession between funeral-home chapels in Allen Park and Trenton.
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NHTSA warns automated-vehicle companies over first-responder safety
NHTSA says automated vehicles have entered emergency scenes and blocked responders, warning that significant safety concerns could bring investigations or recalls.
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Delaware funds transition to statewide Next Generation 911 system
Gov. Matt Meyer signed legislation establishing a sustainable funding source for Delaware’s planned transition from its legacy emergency communications network to a statewide Next Generation 911 system.
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Proposal would put 48 workforce-housing units on vacant Trenton lots
A July 13 proposal would create 48 workforce-housing units on long-vacant Trenton city lots for police, firefighters, EMS personnel, teachers, nurses and other essential workers.