First Responders

University of Illinois wins $3.15M DHS S&T award for next generation 9-1-1 interoperability testing

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) awarded $3.15 million to the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute…

5 months ago

Federal legislation would reclassify 9-1-1 dispatchers as first responders

In introducing the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (SAVES) Act this week, U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Norma…

5 months ago

U.S. Reps. McCaul, Gallego ask House for greater funding for first responders dealing with migrants

In a letter to the House Appropriation Committee this week, U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) urged…

6 months ago

Justice Department makes recommendations to counteract law enforcement recruitment, retention woes

Following meetings with more than 35 law enforcement and community leaders nationwide, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) this…

7 months ago

Justice Department doles out nearly $75M for various law enforcement efforts

For a mix of active shooter training, efforts to counter illegal drug trafficking and law enforcement mental health and wellness…

7 months ago

U.S. DOT awards more than $30M to hazardous materials response efforts

Through the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) last week announced an award…

7 months ago

Safe Response Act pledges training for first responders to prevent overdoses

U.S. Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced legislation on Tuesday that would provide…

7 months ago

FirstNet Authority Board approves $451M budget for FY24

The First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) last week approved its Fiscal Year 2024 budget, allocating $451 million to fund…

7 months ago

U.S. military implementing creative programs to boost recruitment efforts

As some branches of the U.S. Armed Forces are coming up short in their recruitment efforts, officials are looking at…

7 months ago

House advances Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act

The Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act (H.R. 3389) passed the last of its hurdles in the House this week, advancing…

8 months ago

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