5/15/2012

Medical center for 9/11 first responders opens in Brooklyn

When the Zadroga Act was signed into law in January 2011, it provided hope to the thousands of first responders who became ill after spending time in the rubble of the World Trade Center after 9/11. read more »

5/8/2012

9/11 first responders allowed to view masterminds' arraignment

Five men believed to be planners of the September 11 attacks were arraigned on Saturday, and thanks to a recent announcement from the Department of Defense (DoD), first responders were able to watch the proceedings. read more »

5/3/2012

Elite New Jersey first responder team undergoes important training

New Jersey's Metro Strike Team is one of the most well-trained groups of first responders in the country, and last week it embarked on one of the more comprehensive training drills it has. read more »

4/26/2012

NASA-led project could aid first responders during earthquakes

Knowing what to expect before arriving on the scene is a big part of the job for first responders. Now, thanks to some help from NASA, they should be able to have a clearer view in the event of earthquakes. read more »

4/11/2012

Pentagon launches robotics competition to aid first responders

Sometimes, even first responders have limits. Disasters at nuclear power plants or other hazardous areas may make it impossible for them to enter the scene, but a new program unveiled by the Pentagon is aimed at ending all that. read more »

4/6/2012

First responders crucial in Texas tornado recovery

A series of powerful tornadoes tore through metropolitan Texas earlier this week, and although the damage was extensive, it could have been much worse if not for the work of first responders. read more »

4/2/2012

Smartphone app aims to help first responders

There have been several recent technological advancements meant to help first responders, and a South Dakota-based company believes it has the next one. read more »

3/29/2012

Army research could aid first responders

A weather sensor system being developed at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) could be used to protect civilians, first responders and servicemembers. read more »

3/27/2012

9/11 first responder advocates see victory in new report

Though it's been more than 10 years since the September 11 attacks, first responders who worked in the rubble for weeks afterward are still fighting for healthcare coverage. read more »

3/21/2012

Dodge creates Durango SUV for first responders

Days after Ford revealed a new car specifically for first responders, Dodge has done the same. read more »

3/16/2012

First responder network faces uphill battle

Congress took steps toward creating a communications network solely for first responders earlier this year, but some experts say it could be quite some time until the dream is realized. read more »

3/15/2012

FEMA, CNCS form partnership to help first responders

A new partnership between the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) hopes to assist first responders during a natural disaster. read more »

3/13/2012

Law firm's decision irks some first responders

A law firm that took in hundreds of millions of dollars when it helped 9/11 first responders win a class action suit with New York City will not help them earn claims under the recently-passed Zadroga Act. read more »

2/28/2012

New Jersey fire chief develops first responder app

Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, fire chief John Reilly knows all too well the challenges he and other firefighters face. read more »

2/22/2012

Nationwide first responder network gets approval

A long-awaited communications network for first responders was given approval from Congress recently. read more »

2/14/2012

Obama hopes to hire vets as first responders

First responders and soldiers are some of the bravest people in the country, so as President Obama looks to get veterans back to work it makes sense for the two groups to cross paths. read more »

2/7/2012

Cancer rate among NYC cops tripled since 9/11

In the more than 10 years since the September 11 attacks, many have claimed first responders on the scene inhaled toxic materials that heightened their risk of developing cancer, and recent statistics seem to back up the assertion. read more »

1/27/2012

Governors hope for greater state involvement in first responder bill

In an effort to broaden the capabilities of first responders, a number of governors wrote to members of Congress recently, petitioning lawmakers to set aside some of the U.S. radio spectrum for emergency workers. read more »

11/22/2011

Study finds 9/11 first responders may suffer from cardiovascular issues

First responders on September 11 have suffered from a number of health issues as a result of their heroics and a recent study added another one to the list. read more »

10/27/2011

Mississippi's First Lady honored by first responders

In an effort to pay tribute to one of the most central figures in disaster cleanup response over the years, the Responder Academy Mississippi named Marsha Barbour as the First Lady of first responders. read more »

10/20/2011

Boston firefighter reunited with boy he caught from burning building

On Wednesday a first responder in Boston and the boy he saved from a fire earlier in the week met for the first time since the blaze. read more »

10/3/2011

September 11 Victim Compensation Fund taking applications

First responders, area residents and other people near Ground Zero on September 11 can now apply for the newly re-opened $2.8 billion September 11 Victim Compensation Fund. read more »

9/27/2011

Legilsation hopes to provide federal funding for first responders

Some first responders around the country have been hampered by outdated communications systems, and Representatives Steve Rothman and Peter King are looking to change all that. read more »

9/20/2011

First responders prepared for Reno air show disaster

Details are beginning to emerge about the aftermath of the horrific air show crash in Reno, Nevada, that claimed the lives of nine people, and witnesses are painting the picture of how quickly first responders leaped into action. read more »

9/13/2011

Firefighters ready to use planes to fight blaze

First responders in Central Texas are gearing up for an aerial assault on wildfires that have claimed almost 1,400 homes. read more »

8/29/2011

Brotherhood Ride honoring fallen 9/11 first responders underway

Almost 40 first responders embarked on a 22-day, 1,600-mile bike ride late last week in honor of the their fallen colleagues. read more »

8/23/2011

New iPad app aimed at first responders

A new iPad program developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was launched in the hopes to give first responders a new tool in the fight against natural disasters. read more »

8/9/2011

World Police and Fire Games head to New York City

First responders are often revered for their bravery, but their athletic prowess should not be overlooked. read more »

7/27/2011

Cancer not covered by Zadroga bill, NIOSH says

The fight for medical benefits for first responders to the World Trade Center on September 11 just hit another bump in the road. read more »

7/8/2011

Traumatic stress a concern among first responders

When a catastrophic tornado struck the town of Joplin, Missouri, on May 22, the first responders quickly leaped into action, leading the search for survivors and helping to clear the rubble. read more »

6/14/2011

Bill will make it easier for first responders to communicate

First responders should have all the tools necessary to perform their job quickly and efficiently, and a proposed new bill will help make this the case. read more »

5/18/2011

Las Vegas fire fighters rescue two from late night blaze

Firefighters in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently saved the lives of two people who were trapped in a burning building during a late night fire. read more »