first responders

Local first responders are reminding motorists to obey the law and yield the right of way to emergency vehicles. Several area agencies say there's been a recent uptick in collisions and near collisions with emergency vehicles due to drivers not moving over. ...

The idea behind "Home for Heroes" is to try and address shortage issues in the workforce in occupations that impact life, health, and safety.

UMATILLA, Ore. - The Umatilla County Fire District #1 is asking voters to consider Measure 30-14 in the May Election, which will fund equipment, vehicle and facility upgrades.   The upgrades will protect first responder health and safety, continue reliable response time, and modernize equipment to reduce maintenance costs in the long run.   T ...