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While Mayor Karen Bass’ budget called for a 2.7% reduction, she was also working on separate provisions that would grow the department by 7%
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a critical test of her leadership as her city endures its greatest crisis in decades
Officials issue more evacuation orders as the Kenneth Fire burns in the San Fernando Valley
Shelter system designed for most demanding conditions
The Lake-Cook Regional Critical Incident Partnership meets to train all sides for likely responses to a variety of emergencies
The 2010 version of NFPA 1600 can be downloaded via NFPA’s Web site
Assuming help won’t come for at least 12 hours, Utahns practice emergency response
4 Things EMS providers need to know
Firefighters and EMS personnel can assist rescue and medical efforts in affected areas through several groups
People could be out of their homes for 5 days
Fla. firefighter who trains Hatians: ‘They are not prepared’
A handful are dead and most pulled from rubble are ‘badly injured
Statewide test will employ a never-used code to be applied in a national crisis