First Responders

EMS Simulation Disaster University

At Philly's new 'Disaster University,' first responders get immersive training for mass-casualty events

N.J. schools must submit digital maps of buildings to police to help first responders in emergencies

New Jersey School Safety Maps

Firefighter dies in North Philadelphia building collapse

Fairhill Building Collapse

Delaware County to revamp its 911 system with $4.6 million in state assistance

Delaware County 911 system

Twenty years later, 9/11 first responders are at greater risk of lung disease

Pennsylvania task force deployed to Florida for building collapse aid

Pennsylvania Task Force Florida Condo Collapse

From 9/11 to father's fatal plane crash, New Jersey paramedic has learned lessons in coping with tragedy

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Bells to ring across Pennsylvania on Sunday in support of health care workers

Bells across Pennsylvania day

Massive King of Prussia apartment fire injures 15 people, including first responders

South Jersey police department takes active shooter response to new level

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First responders getting a special kind of addiction treatment

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The other victims: First responders to horrific disasters often suffer in solitude

Local survivor of Las Vegas shooting massacre always has a plan of escape

People freaking out about 'zero respect' at Atlantic City Boardwalk memorial for first responders

Atlantic City first responder memorial

Let Philly police smoke marijuana for PTSD if they need it

Louisiana set to become first to pass 'Blue Lives Matter' hate crimes law

Plaque for fallen firefighter stolen in North Philly

firefighter plaque

Alzheimers blood test

New finger-prick blood test could help in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Common Cold Study

Why do colds cause the sniffles in some people and severe illness in others?

Teenagers Sleep Depression

Sleeping in on weekends may benefit teenagers' mental health

Mental illness genes

Psychiatric disorders share more genetic overlap than scientists realized, study shows

Weighted Vests Benefits

Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it's not a cure-all

Processing grief and healing after loss

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