'It's really a win-win': Madison Fire Department recruits veterans to fill job openings
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Fire Department on Tuesday hosted a job fair aimed at recruiting military veterans to fill the department's vacancies.…
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Evers outlines $8M in additional funding for Wisconsin first responders
PESHTIGO, Wis. -- Gov. Tony Evers and Wisconsin Department of Health Services Secretary-designee Karen Timberlake on Tuesday laid out details of an $8 million investment to help emergency medical service providers across the state. The money, which came from the…
Crash Responder Safety Week puts spotlight on first responders
MADISON, Wis. - Next week, Nov. 8-14, is Crash Responder Safety Week, after a proclamation from Gov. Tony Evers. The week is meant to raise awareness of the crucial job that crash…
3 easy ways to help first responders, essential workers during COVID-19
It’s normal to feel a little down right now. Science has proven doing something good for other people is a great way to boost your own mood.
'It does make you feel good': Local bakery ready to donate 10,000th morning bun to first responders
Clasen's Bakery is calling its mission 'Operation Honoring Community Heroes'
It’s been a tough few months for local businesses and an even tougher time for front line workers who constantly risk their lives to save others. A local bakery owner is now recognizing their efforts in a big way.
9/11 first responder rips GOP senators over victim fund bill
A 9/11 first responder on Thursday blasted Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Mike Lee for blocking an attempt to unanimously pass a bill that would have funded the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund through 2090.
Stewart, first responders vow to keep pressure on McConnell
Comedian and activist Jon Stewart says the fight is not over for 9/11 first responders after the House of Representatives passed legislation Friday to extend funding for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund until 2090.
Lawmakers try to save DHS lab
Lawmakers are again attempting to keep a Department of Homeland Security laboratory that specializes in first-responder technology and assistance from shutting its doors.
Idaho high school student focuses on mental health awareness
Boise, ID -- Ethan Ellis is a senior at One Stone High School and he's aspiring to be a first responder, he's already earned his EMT certification and in his free time he organized the Tri-Fit Challenge.
Katy Perry surprises mudslide survivors at benefit concert
Katy Perry performed a surprise set on Sunday at a benefit for first responders and survivors of January's deadly mudslide in Montecito, California.
Florida shooting first responders describe moment they entered school
As more details emerge about the Florida high school massacre that left 17 people dead, some of the first officers who rushed to the scene are sharing their accounts of the moment they arrived.
Londoners hail police, first responders as heroes
If bravery can be quantified, then the story of the first responders and police forces who descended in the chaotic moments after this weekend's London attacks can be told in sheer numbers.
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