When someone dials 911 in a life-threatening emergency, there is no moment of choice. No comparison of networks. No review of benefits. No open-enrollment decision tree. There is only a call for help, ...

DELAWARE COUNTY, Ohio — Calling 911 in an emergency and hearing the sirens pull up means that help is coming. But what happens if those calls aren't answered? In November, a multi-vehicle crash in ...

PALM BAY, Fla. – Longer response times in Palm Bay have the city looking to expand its police and fire, but the city says it doesn’t want taxpayers to pay for it. A proposal to let voters decide in ...

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Democratic Texas state Rep. Joe Moody about failed legislation that would have enhanced emergency response measures in Texas. Moody was one of the bill's sponsors. One ...

A city initiative to respond to mental health emergencies with social workers and EMTs instead of police officers is failing to keep up with demand, a new audit found. The city received more than ...

When a crisis occurs in a school, business or government building, the rapid and efficient response of emergency teams is crucial. While many public spaces have multi-layered security plans in place, ...