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Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Injured Louisiana firefighter visits unit for first time since injury two months ago

VIDEO: The Jefferson Parish fireman who almost lost his life battling a condo fire in Metairie two months ago visited his fellow firefighters in his unit for the first time Monday. For many days, it was unclear if fireman Danny Zeigler was going to make it past his injuries. He fell through the roof of the third floor of a burning Old Metairie condominium building in February.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: WWL-TV.com
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Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Illinois department hires first Hispanic firefighter

VIDEO: Adrian Trujillo became the first person of a Hispanic background to join the Belvidere Fire Department last week. "I think it's awesome," he said. Trujillo is a Probationary Firefighter with the Belvidere Fire Department. "I love being a part of that history. It amazes me. I know, growing up, I never saw [Hispanic representation].
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: MyStateLine.com
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Posted: Apr 4, 2019

New Mexico's governor approves PTSD measure for firefighters

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed legislation Tuesday aimed at guaranteeing medical coverage for firefighters who endure post-traumatic stress disorder triggered by their work. The measure, House Bill 324, adds PTSD to the list of conditions presumed to have been caused by their jobs as firefighters and requiring employers to provide medical treatment for it.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Albuquerque Journal
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Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Have a 911 emergency? You can now text for help in 33 Florida counties

You can now text 911 in Broward County in an emergency. Broward leaders announced on Tuesday that anyone who can’t call in an emergency can now send a message to request police, fire or medical assistance. But county officials, including Broward Mayor Mark Bogen, Commissioner Michael Udine and Broward sheriff’s Col.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Miami Herald
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Posted: Apr 4, 2019

Yakima Fire Department responds to emergencies within a few minutes

Emergency personnel in Yakima are responding at record times, just under four minutes. The Yakima Fire Department's (YFD) annual report said SunComm is answering 911 calls within four seconds. Then on average, YFD says from the time they get the call to when firefighter leave the station is 105 seconds and to the destination in under four minutes, that's faster than their target time.
- PUB DATE: 4/4/2019 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KIMA TV
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