Emergency medical responders

Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving focuses on safety at crash scenes and prevention of first responder critical incident stress

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Emergency medical responders, Health, Road safety, Articles, Occupational safety and health, Medical credentials, Attention, Distracted driving, Paramedic, First responder, Critical incident stress management, Firefighter

These fact sheets were produced by the Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving (CCDD), an initiative of TIRF, Drop ItAndDrive (DIAD) and The Co-operators.

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  • These fact sheets were produced by the Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving (CCDD), an initiative of TIRF, Drop ItAndDrive (DIAD) and The Co-operators.
  • But the immediate and long-term consequences for first responders, including police, fire and paramedics, who attend crash scenes is not always recognized.
  • Their contribution to the CCDD National Action Plan on distracted driving was vital to prevent other Canadian families from experiencing such losses.
  • Distracted driving is a contributing factor in motor vehicle incidents which are a factor in significant critical incident stress for firefighters, says Capt.

Over 1 Million US First Responders Have Joined ID.me

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First aid, First responder, In Case of Emergency

These heroes put their lives in harm's way to support and care for their communities.

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  • These heroes put their lives in harm's way to support and care for their communities.
  • First responders can complete the ID.me verification process in just a few minutes using a web-based, self-service application.
  • These discounts can be accessed year-round by first responders without ever having to re-verify their status.
  • For more information about ID.me and the brands providing first responders with special promotions, please visit our website: https://www.id.me/individuals/group-discounts/first-responders .

Casino Night Fundraiser and Auction Benefitting First Responder Families Hosted By Blue Family Fund

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Thursday, October 15, 2020
Emergency medical responders, Groupe Casino, First responder, Responder

Casino Night Fundraiser and Auction will feature a variety of spirits from local brands along with catering by Z's Caf.

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  • Casino Night Fundraiser and Auction will feature a variety of spirits from local brands along with catering by Z's Caf.
  • Blue Family Fund is a 501c3 non-profit that provides scholarship opportunities and financial assistance to First Responder families in need.
  • The Blue Family Fund promise is that 100% of donations made to the Fund are donated directly to the families of First Responders through scholarships or as aid.
  • For more information, please contact Stacey Magovern, Co-Founder of Blue Family Fund, at [email protected]
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Futures Recovery Healthcare Launches Military Veteran and First Responder Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Articles, Emergency medical responders, Health, First responder, Mental health

TEQUESTA, Fla., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Futures Recovery Healthcare, a behavioral healthcare provider in Tequesta, Florida, launches the Hero's Ascent Veterans and First Responders Program to treat military veterans and first responders for trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders.

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  • TEQUESTA, Fla., Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Futures Recovery Healthcare, a behavioral healthcare provider in Tequesta, Florida, launches the Hero's Ascent Veterans and First Responders Program to treat military veterans and first responders for trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders.
  • According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, thirty percent of first responders develop mental health and substance use problems.
  • In addition to its Hero's Ascent Veterans and First Responders Program, Futures Recovery Healthcare supports first responder and military communities with training, webinars, retreats, and symposiums.
  • For more information about the Futures Recovery Healthcare Hero's Ascent Veterans and First Responders Program, please contact Cynthia Goss at [email protected] .

ADRF Brings Ubiquitous Public Safety Wireless Coverage to Indianapolis International Airport

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First responder, Wireless

The public safety solution empowers first responders with robust wireless connectivity across the 1.2M square foot airport terminal and parking garage.

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  • The public safety solution empowers first responders with robust wireless connectivity across the 1.2M square foot airport terminal and parking garage.
  • "We are excited to provide a best-in-class public safety system that ensures communication will never stand in the way of first responders saving lives."
  • "The safety of staff and guests will always be our highest priority at Indianapolis International Airport," said Andrew Burnett, Airport Operations Center Manager at Indianapolis Airport Authority.
  • Today, we serve some of the world's leading enterprises, system integrators, public safety entities, neutral host operators, and wireless service providers.

Siyata Mobile Launches “Hero Series” Portfolio

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Emergency medical responders, Uniden, First responder, Health, Articles, Electronics, Industries

The Uniden Hero Series is available exclusively to first responders in the USA, purpose built to greatly enhance cellular connectivity within the millions of first responder vehicles and mobile command centers as well as within police headquarters, fire departments, hospitals, government agencies and more across the United States.

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  • The Uniden Hero Series is available exclusively to first responders in the USA, purpose built to greatly enhance cellular connectivity within the millions of first responder vehicles and mobile command centers as well as within police headquarters, fire departments, hospitals, government agencies and more across the United States.
  • Our new Hero Series line of signal boosters solves this problem so that our first responders can focus on the task at hand and keep us safe.
  • Marc Seelenfreund, CEO of Siyata Mobile, stated, Today more than ever, we see the meaningful impact that first responders have in keeping civilians safe and healthy during times of turbulence.
  • Siyata Mobile Inc. is a B2B global vendor of next generation Push-To-Talk over Cellular (PTT) devices and cellular booster systems.

First Responders Children's Foundation Has Helped More Than 8,700 First Responders on the Frontlines of the Pandemic

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First responder, Public service announcement

To continue to support first responders on the frontlines of the pandemic, the Foundation launched a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) titled "Everyday Heroes."

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  • To continue to support first responders on the frontlines of the pandemic, the Foundation launched a series of Public Service Announcements (PSAs) titled "Everyday Heroes."
  • The first PSA features Ryan Seacrest, paying tribute to first responders who selflessly risk their health and safety every day.
  • The First Responders Children's FoundationCOVID-19 Emergency Response Fundwas established through the support ofCSXs Pride in Service initiative, a commitment to support the nation's military, veterans, and first responders.
  • Companies and individuals continue to support first responders through the Foundation.

Meridian Senior Living Acknowledges First Responders Across the U.S. on Honor Our First Responders Day

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First responder, Meridian, Mississippi, Meridian, Geography of Mississippi, Cities in the United States

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meridian Senior Living, LLC (Meridian) is proud to announce that they will be publicly recognizing all first responders including firefighters, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, and any other first responders by designating Friday, September 11, 2020 as their national Honor Our First Responders Day.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Meridian Senior Living, LLC (Meridian) is proud to announce that they will be publicly recognizing all first responders including firefighters, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, and any other first responders by designating Friday, September 11, 2020 as their national Honor Our First Responders Day.
  • "We are thankful to have such a collaborative relationship with first responders in each of our communities and have partnered locally with them to deliver secure senior living settings at all Meridian communities," shares Kevin Carlin, Principal and Chief Sales Officer of Meridian Senior Living.
  • Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China.
  • For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

HeroZona Foundation, Cohn Family to Give Away Luxury Bags to First Responders and Veterans

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Thursday, September 3, 2020
Emergency medical responders, First responder

"We are choosing this date to reopen so that all veterans, first responders and the community have a place to remember those who were lost in the tragedy.

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  • "We are choosing this date to reopen so that all veterans, first responders and the community have a place to remember those who were lost in the tragedy.
  • Post 65 is a safe haven and we are ready to welcome back our Legion family after so many months of chaos and strife."
  • The group works with veterans, first responders and those that bring social good to future generations and under-served communities.
  • The foundation's mission is to create opportunities for the brave men and women who serve their country, and community, every day.

CYTTA Corp’s Emergency Response Team Deployed To Texas at the Request of Texas Public Safety Officials

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Emergency medical responders, Attention, Cognition, Situation awareness, First responder, Disaster, Igan

Las Vegas , Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- -- Cytta Corp ( OTCPINK: CYCA) Last week Cytta received an activation request from Texas Public Safety officials to assist during Hurricane Laura.

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  • Las Vegas , Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- -- Cytta Corp ( OTCPINK: CYCA) Last week Cytta received an activation request from Texas Public Safety officials to assist during Hurricane Laura.
  • Cytta was asked to be available to deploy their IGAN Fusion communication platform in conjunction with the other members of the North Texas Public Safety Unmanned Response Team ( NTXPSURT ) and all other first responders deploying to any local disaster area.
  • The Cytta IGAN Fusion is a self-reliant communication platform that can be set up in less than an hour.
  • It works in emergency situations and provides first responders low-latency video and audio communications for better situational awareness of the disaster area and front lines.