First responder

Inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering held in Ottawa, First Nations Fire Protection Strategy updated

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, May 19, 2023 /CNW/ - An inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering was held in Ottawa over the past three days.

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  • OTTAWA, TRADITIONAL UNCEDED ALGONQUIN TERRITORY, ON, May 19, 2023 /CNW/ - An inaugural First Nations First Responders Gathering was held in Ottawa over the past three days.
  • The Gathering also saw the release of a First Nations Fire Protection Strategy for 2023 to 2028—the first such strategy jointly developed by the AFN and Indigenous Services Canada.
  • It works to enhance fire safety for First Nations people living off-reserve through partnerships with local governments, First Nations technical organizations, and nearby First Nations.
  • This Gathering and the new Fire Protection Strategy, which has been co-developed with the Assembly of First Nations, are critical to saving lives and keeping First Nations communities safe.

Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County Raised $7000 for the What Would Stew Dew Fund

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Monday, May 15, 2023
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URBANA, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County hosted its first annual golf tournament on Monday, 5/8/23, and raised $7000 for the "What Would Stew Dew?" Fund, which is a component fund of The Community Foundation of Frederick County, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The memorial fund and its initiatives support first responders and their families, as well as advocates for children in need.

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  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County hosted its first annual golf tournament on Monday, 5/8/23, and raised $7000 for the "What Would Stew Dew?"
  • URBANA, Md., May 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County hosted its first annual golf tournament on Monday, 5/8/23, and raised $7000 for the "What Would Stew Dew?"
  • The Rotary Club of Southern Frederick County was thrilled to partner with the "What Would Stew Dew?"
  • According to Kelly McQuillen, President of the Rotary Club of Southern Frederick, "Partnering with the What Would Stew Dew?

First Due Ranks Among Highest-Scoring Businesses on Inc. Magazine's Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Out of thousands of companies, Inc. Magazine named First Due one of the best workplaces in 2023. First Due brings all of fire & EMS' most crucial software functions into a single platform to curb inefficiencies and eliminate risks for First Responders and their communities.

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  • First Due, a leading software provider for fire & EMS agencies, announces inclusion in Inc. Magazine's Annual List of Best Workplaces for 2023.
  • NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Out of thousands of companies, Inc. Magazine named First Due one of the best workplaces in 2023.
  • We are honored to be recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the best workplaces in 2023" states Rachael Paul-Heinz, Director of People and Culture.
  • Inc. Magazine's editor-in-chief Scott Omelianuk states, "Being named to Best Workplaces is an honor that only a small fraction of companies have been able to claim."

Coloured Ties and First Responder Announce Share Exchange Agreement for Proposed Takeover Transaction of Quebec Pegmatite Corp.

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2023) - Coloured Ties Capital Inc. (TSXV: TIE) ("Coloured Ties") and First Responder Technologies Inc. (CSE: WPN) (OTC Pink: WPNNF) (FSE: 3WK) ("First Responder"), are pleased to announce that First Responder has entered into a share exchange agreement dated May 8, 2023 (the "Share Exchange Agreement") with Quebec Pegmatite Corp. ("QPC"), a subsidiary of Coloured Ties in respect of a proposed business transaction (the "Proposed Transaction").

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2023) - Coloured Ties Capital Inc. (TSXV: TIE) ("Coloured Ties") and First Responder Technologies Inc. (CSE: WPN) (OTC Pink: WPNNF) (FSE: 3WK) ("First Responder"), are pleased to announce that First Responder has entered into a share exchange agreement dated May 8, 2023 (the "Share Exchange Agreement") with Quebec Pegmatite Corp. ("QPC"), a subsidiary of Coloured Ties in respect of a proposed business transaction (the "Proposed Transaction").
  • It is anticipated that the Proposed Transaction will constitute a "fundamental change" of First Responder in accordance with Policy 8 - Fundamental Changes and Changes of Business of the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE").

Navy Federal Credit Union Honors Servicemembers and Their Families for Military Appreciation Month

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Navy Federal Credit Union is launching special offers and celebratory activities throughout the month of May to honor servicemembers and their families for Military Appreciation Month.

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  • Navy Federal Credit Union is launching special offers and celebratory activities throughout the month of May to honor servicemembers and their families for Military Appreciation Month.
  • “Creating opportunities to make a positive impact on the lives of military members and their families has been at the heart of what we do for 90 years now,” said Carrie Foran Sepulveda, vice president of membership at Navy Federal Credit Union.
  • Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving over 12 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union.
  • 2 Navy Federal Credit Union reserves the right to change or discontinue promotions or rates at any time without notice.

PEAK3's New White Paper Addresses Enhanced Remote Responder Services & Capabilities Using ATSC 3.0 Datacasting & Edge Life Cycle Management

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Friday, April 14, 2023
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PHOENIX, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- PEAK3, an ATSC 3.0-enabled edge pathway solution focused on building businesses utilizing the efficient, one-to-many ATSC 3.0 broadcast spectrum for IoT and Edge use cases, released its second white paper today analyzing remote responder services and capabilities.

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  • The focus of this solution: to improve response coordination and communication to protect lives, property and natural resources with Enhanced First Responder Services and Capabilities.
  • We further the definition of the remote edge as any edge location or device which has unreliable and intermittent network connectivity.
  • When deployed as a Unified Solution to a "Real World" event and/or situation, ATSC 3.0 Datacasting, Edge Life-cycle Management, and Smart Blending combine to enhance Remote Responder services and capabilities.
  • Leverage the one-to-many nature of ATSC 3.0 deliver workloads and updates to a distributed remote edge network with higher availability and lower cost.

Chapters Health Foundation Presents American Veterans Traveling Tribute

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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MARATHON, Fla., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chapters Health Hospice invites attendees of the 2023 Southernmost Air Spectacular to experience the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT), presented by the Chapters Health Valor Program. The tribute will be available at the air show on Boca Chica Field at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida on Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 2023. Gates open at 10 a.m. with free admission and parking.

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  • MARATHON, Fla., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chapters Health Hospice invites attendees of the 2023 Southernmost Air Spectacular to experience the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT), presented by the Chapters Health Valor Program .
  • The AVTT travels the United States to honor American military Veterans and First Responders and educate communities about U.S. history.
  • "We're thrilled to once again work with the American Veterans Traveling Tribute to pay respects to our Veterans and First Responders," said Adam Stanfield, vice president of development and executive director, Chapters Health Foundation.
  • "AVTT is once again proud to be joining the Air Show event in Key West Florida," said Don Allen, founder and CEO, American Veterans Traveling Tribute.

Operation Gratitude Celebrating National Crafting Month with Worldwide Red, White, and Blue Paracord Challenge

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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Los Angeles, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Operation Gratitude, a national nonprofit providing Care Packages to our country's Military, First Responders, and Veterans, is celebrating National Crafting Month this March with its 5th Red, White, and Blue Paracord Challenge.

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  • Los Angeles, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Operation Gratitude, a national nonprofit providing Care Packages to our country's Military, First Responders, and Veterans, is celebrating National Crafting Month this March with its 5th Red, White, and Blue Paracord Challenge.
  • In celebration of the organization's 20th anniversary, Operation Gratitude is also asking Red, White, and Blue Paracord Challenge participants to write 20 letters of gratitude per household this year.
  • Every Operation Gratitude Care Package includes items crafted by an Operation Gratitude Handmade with Love Volunteer.
  • To sign up for the 2023 Red, White, and Blue Paracord Challenge, please visit Paracord Challenge Registration.

Operation Gratitude Celebrating 20 Years of Care Packages to Our Nation’s Military, Veterans, and First Responders

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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I know I won’t make it back this time, but it really doesn’t matter because no one would even care.” Those are the words that inspired Carolyn Blashek to found Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit celebrating 20 years of providing Care Packages to our Nation’s Military, Veterans, and First Responders.

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  • I know I won’t make it back this time, but it really doesn’t matter because no one would even care.” Those are the words that inspired Carolyn Blashek to found Operation Gratitude, a nonprofit celebrating 20 years of providing Care Packages to our Nation’s Military, Veterans, and First Responders.
  • The total volume of the contents from those Care Packages totals 21 million pounds, the equivalent of 636 F-16 jets.
  • “I just wanted to extend a huge, sincere thank you for the amazing care packages our squadron just received today.
  • Every Operation Gratitude Care Package contains snacks, personal care and hygiene products, and handmade items crafted by Volunteers as part of the organization’s worldwide Handmade with Love program.

Health4Heroes Invites Competitors, Sponsors and Vendors to Register for 2nd Annual "Guardian Games & Expo"

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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LOVELAND, Colo., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Colorado non-profit "Health4Heroes" will host the 2nd Annual Military and First Responder-inspired Guardian Games & Expo, a large scale, high-energy fitness competition and regional showcasing event.

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  • LOVELAND, Colo., March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Northern Colorado non-profit "Health4Heroes" will host the 2nd Annual Military and First Responder-inspired Guardian Games & Expo, a large scale, high-energy fitness competition and regional showcasing event.
  • Registration is now open for all interested competitors, sponsors and vendors.
  • The Guardian Games Fitness Competition will host co-ed teams of three who will compete in one of three divisions: Open, Competitive or Masters (age 40+).
  • The Guardian Games Expo will hold space for static vehicle displays, demos, games, kid zone, music, vendors, beer garden and more.