Emergency Management
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Goldfeder, Bashoor, Moore-Merrell, Leeb and other U.S. fire service leaders urge reaching out to elected officials about the importance of National Fire Academy programs
Footage shows witnesses cheering ‘God is great’ and rushing Ambassador Chris Stevens to hospital
Recruits are finding unemployment among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans outstrips the civilian rate
Changes include everything from basic organizational structure to technical equipment
After attacks, Mohammed Hamdani skipped work to rush to World Trade Center but is not listed among first responders
A vivid book penned by his brother offers a personal and intimate account of Dr. John Pryor’s life, including responding to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
With the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks passed, many turn their focus to the future
About 40,000 responders and survivors receive monitoring and 20,000 get treatment for illnesses as part of World Trade Center Health Program
Beyond disaster preparedness training and equipment lies better understanding of how rescuers will feel and react after such tragedies
The 18-month project will establish ‘the ability to seamlessly roam from public safety networks’
Men traveling in red pickup with names of fallen 9/11 first responders said donations would go to Ground Zero charity
Families concerned that political struggles are hindering progress on 9/11 museum at World Trade Center site
Heard a sound coming from inside of a container, prompting the investigation
More than a dozen ambulances and law enforcement officials met the 850-foot Ville D’Aquarius when it docked
Advocacy and continuous pressure on legislators and officials make things happen
Crews treated disoriented driver, but he didn’t sustain any significant injuries
Program expansion would make affected workers, residents eligible for free treatment, potentially hefty compensation
Those at WTC site worked days and nights to clear away enormous pile of rubble left behind after towers fell
We might not be any readier to respond now to another terrorist event of that magnitude
Money raised from selling special license plates was earmarked for anti-terrorism preparation, but went to plug deficit
Event will honor sacrifices made by 1st responders, recovery workers whose efforts ‘were nothing short of heroic’
Officials preparing to remove it from park where it has been on display for decade
System eventually will provide electricity to trade center’s signature skyscraper, transit hub, Sept. 11 memorial and museum
Pear tree that miraculously survived Sept. 11 terror attack blossomed at ground zero on first day of spring
9/11 was Red’s first search; she retired in July and is one of last 9/11 search and rescue dogs still alive
Dollar value of each point awarded workers for type, severity of their illnesses was just recently set at $7.36
Army combat medics are trained to provide medical assistance in combat situations and can provide trauma care that’s beyond the scope of civilian medics with EMS or EMT training
The District of Columbia’s emergency management agency is making changes to the way it alerts the public about emergencies and will likely advise people to stay put rather than try to drive home during future disasters
After Sept. 11, many labs transformed themselves to invent new lines of defense against new terror threats, developing a nationwide system to sniff the air for germs such as anthrax and smallpox
Authorities say it will provide police, firefighters and other authorized officials with electronic eyes in the event of major emergencies
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