Addiction

Oakland officials also plan to send non-police responders to other nonviolent calls such as public intoxication calls and wellness checks

Five reasons firefighters are at an increased risk of opioid abuse

The Hale Foundation has filed a lawsuit after the Valor Station's zoning application was rejected following widespread opposition from residents

The proposal for the treatment center is under consideration at Tuesday's city commission meeting after previous proposals were denied twice

The partnership, which includes the city fire department, will use $1.3 million in grants to address substance abuse and addiction

The dedicated wing would include space to treat up to 50 first responders and include specialized care

What first responders need to know about asking for help, getting into treatment, and returning to work

Off-duty Scranton firefighter faces two counts of DUI, four counts of recklessly endangering another person and various traffic citations

Former addict, kept alive by firefighter/paramedics, now part of an Ohio community’s approach to stem the opioid crisis

Warriors Heart finds alcohol abuse is the most common addiction in veterans and first responders

The goal of Safe Stations is to provide a safe and low-stress option for individuals seeking treatment for their drug addiction

Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear