Sentences with phrase «as emergency responders»

While they have a history of working on the water, many people have adopted them as service dogs or therapy dogs for the hearing impaired, for assistance with mobility and as emergency responders.

Students surveyed the scene, weeping, stunned or laughing nervously as emergency responders used the jaws of life to remove the roof from the green Audi.

Families were separated as emergency responders herded people into temporary holding centres, and police wielding guns prevented newly homeless people from crossing a bridge to escape the city.

Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, a Republican from western New York who is a former State Police captain and sheriff of Erie County, said troopers acted as emergency responders and the only specialized investigators in large parts of the state and questioned if they were being put to equally good use in the city.

But unless you work as an emergency responder (in which case you already have a radio), there are very few emergencies that can't wait for half an hour, or even a couple of hours while you unplug.

Not exact matches

The Health and Human Services Department deployed assets to Texas and Louisiana ahead of Harvey's landfall, moving six teams of emergency medical responders to the Dallas area as well as teams to support medical personnel in both states.

One of the most common jet engines around the world, a model known as the CFM56 that powers more than 6,700 Boeing 737s, failed so violently that metal shards struck the fuselage and wing, according to initial accounts by passengers and airport emergency responders.

«I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work directly with RapidSOS as they deploy their emergency platform to enhance the data available to 911 and first responder systems nationwide.»

As the authorities and emergency responders were rushing the older brother to the hospital, the F.B.I. used a small portable machine to scan the suspect's fingerprint, and it quickly returned the result: Tamerlan Tsarnaev.

«We will expand the capacity of health workers and emergency responders to identify and treat hurricane survivors with mental health needs and connect them to services, as well as support health workers» own needs,» said Americares Vice President of Emergency Programs Kate emergency responders to identify and treat hurricane survivors with mental health needs and connect them to services, as well as support health workers» own needs,» said Americares Vice President of Emergency Programs Kate Emergency Programs Kate Dischino.

«I'd like to extend my gratitude to the brave men and women who work as law enforcement officials and emergency responders, who risk their lives every day for our safety, and to the police officers who are now doing everything they can to investigate this tragedy.

Chief Greg Cassell of the Clark County Fire Department said on Thursday that several factors complicated the department's response to the mass shooting, but he praised the emergency responders as heroic.

On June 5, The 2018 Canadian Telecom Summit will feature a special panel looking at «The Evolution of Emergency Communications» with experts on wireless public alerting, next generation 9 ‑ 1 ‑ 1 as well as first responder networks, including the US FirstNet.

Unfortunately, this ignores the fact that when emergency management is required, such as to establish an airway in a newborn, the first responder is not trained in these advanced skills and can not arrive in sufficient time to extend these life saving skills.

Offenses against first responders such as police, firefighters and emergency medical services personnel would be designated a hate crime, according to a bill to be considered on Tuesday in the Senate.

As a psychiatric physician who specializes in the stress management and treatment of emergency responders and healthcare professionals, I have serious concerns with the mental health reporting requirements of the SAFE Act.

Our Department of Health has been at the forefront in educating law enforcement and emergency responders, as well as private citizens, in the use of life saving Narcan and has been on the frontlines of the epidemic in other ways I will talk more about later.

March 11, 2014: The House approved the «Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act,» which sought to ensure that volunteer firefighters are not counted as employees under the law's «shared responsibility requirements.»

Gilberto Nunez sits expressionless in Ulster County Court this week as a emergency medical responder on the scene when Thomas Kolman's body was found in his car describes Nunez's emotional reaction at the scene.

According to emergency responders, as a result of the local ban on synthetic drugs and bath salts, (voted into law by the Saugerties Town Board on March 29, 2012), hospitalizations resulting from overdoses caused by the use of these substances have been significantly reduced.

DeFrancisco also cited enhanced pensions for uniformed first responders and emergency legislation for flooding at Lake Ontario as matters that should be addressed.

The bill stipulates that «a law enforcement interaction plan shall be included as part of the demonstration and test application that includes information for law enforcement and first responders regarding how to interact with such a vehicle in emergency and traffic enforcement situations.»

Oneida County Health Department (OCHD) is also ramping up its preparedness activities with local responders, such as health care providers, Emergency Medical Services, and Urgent Cares.

Hundreds of emergency responders converged on a Manhattan subway station Sunday morning as part of an emergency drill designed to deal with a Paris - like terrorist attack.

More than 40 state personnel from the Department of Environmental Conservation, Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, State Police, Office of Fire Prevention and Control, and Office of Emergency Management are assisting local first responders as they battle the fire, Cuomo's office said.

Counterterrorism experts, vendors and emergency responders around the country look at the annual event as a way to plug in to the latest national security threats, public financing for safety and to catch up with others those whose job is connected to public safety and disaster preparedness.

To help train for and navigate such chaos, new research is employing computer - simulation techniques to help first responders adapt to emergencies as they unfold.

The liquid doesn't need to be refrigerated and is easily transported, so it could also be used by first responders to emergency scenes as well as on the battlefield.

Educate and train the public on how to recognize cardiac arrest, contact emergency responders, administer CPR, and use AEDs, as well as facilitate state and local education departments to include CPR and AED training as middle - and high - school graduation requirements.

The death toll would be even higher, were it not for emergency responders» heavy reliance on naloxone as an antidote that rapidly reverses the effects of overdose.

Think of the innate immune system as the paramedics of the body; it acts as the first line responders in emergency situations.

These simulations are an important part of navigating emergency response, as they help policymakers and first responders develop intervention strategies.

A 5 - h sleep opportunity was chosen because: (i) on average it does not reduce deep slow wave sleep as does more severe sleep restriction, (ii) it is a level of sleep restriction that occurs across a 5 - d work week in many occupations (e.g., military and security operations, emergency responders, and shift workers), and (iii) it is a level of sleep restriction that is consistent with that used to examine the influence of sleep loss on metabolism (18, 19, 21, 42).

As Attorney General, I have a strong record of providing school safety and ensuring emergency responders are trained on what to do if an emergency occurs in a school.

The Emergency Order advises railroads to assist the SERCs as necessary to share the information with the appropriate emergency responders in affected comEmergency Order advises railroads to assist the SERCs as necessary to share the information with the appropriate emergency responders in affected comemergency responders in affected communities.

Railroad carriers must assist the SERCs as necessary to aid in the dissemination of the information to the appropriate emergency responders in affected counties.

Railroad carriers must assist the SERCs as necessary in disseminating the information to local emergency responders in affected counties.

This comprehensive approach includes immediate and long - term steps such as: launching «Operation Classification» in the Bakken region to verify that crude oil is being properly classified; issuing safety advisories, alerts, emergency orders and regulatory updates; conducting special inspections; moving forward with a rulemaking to enhance tank car standards; and reaching agreement with railroad companies on a series of immediate voluntary actions they can take by reducing speeds, increasing inspections, using new brake technology and investing in first responder training.

This notification also must identify at least one point of contact at the railroad (including name, title, phone number and address) responsible for serving as the point of contact for SERCs and local emergency responders related to the railroad's transportation of Bakken crude oil.

Finally, the InControl Protect ™ feature provides help when you need it most through access to 24/7 emergency assistance as well as access to first responders.

As firefighters and other first responders try to manage the wildfire situation in British Columbia following the state of emergency, displaced residents are being forced to take shelter in temporary accommodations throughout the central and southern interior of British Columbia.

Cat Answer Tool - Tools and resources for animal welfare professionals and volunteers as well as veterinarians, humane law enforcement and emergency responders.

Get a Rescue Alert sticker: If an emergency ever occurred within the home, such as a fire, this would alert first responders that pets in the home need rescued.

Green coordinated with the university as well as local and state emergency response stakeholders to better prepare first responders at emergency scenes involving animals.

After the news crews have left the scene and emergency workers have returned to their homes, groups such as Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO), RedRover Responders and Code 3, will still be on the ground in the hard - hit areas.

From helping animals displaced by Hurricane Sandy to leading efforts to establish community cat programs and high - quality, high - volume spay / neuter clinics, Dr. Sarah Kirk is an animal welfare and shelter medicine leader, and has worked her entire career as a shelter veterinarian, consultant, and emergency responder, most recently as the Medical Director of the ASPCA Field Investigation and Response emergency team.

First Responders The AVMA's Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) serve as first responders to ensure high - quality care of animals during disasters and other emResponders The AVMA's Veterinary Medical Assistance Teams (VMAT) serve as first responders to ensure high - quality care of animals during disasters and other emresponders to ensure high - quality care of animals during disasters and other emergencies.

«TAHC continues to work closely with partners such as the TAMU VET to help the local responders address the needs of animals in response to the wildfires,» said Amanda Bernhard, TAHC Emergency Management Coordinator, echoing Bissett's commitment to the partnership between the two organizations.

As more area becomes accessible to responders in Bastrop County, the number of animals arriving at the Veterinary Emergency Team triage center continues to increase.

«As the state's designated responder for animal's in distress during natural disasters, our emergency response teams are often deployed at a moment's notice and this trailer will allow us to better, and more efficiently, serve our community in times of need.