Binder Lift, a supplier of patient handling equipment and training for emergency care providers, recently became PHASE (Patient Handling and Safety Experts) in response to the ongoing workforce ...

The Franklin Fire Department logo is displayed on an Dodge Ram. Daily Journal file photo Franklin may be added to the list of local municipalities cracking down on non-emergency first responder calls.

The ordinance intends to discourage licensed care facilities from calling 911 to perform lift assists in a non-emergency situation. EVERETT — Pending City Council approval, the Everett Fire Department ...

The Franklin Fire Department logo is displayed on a Dodge Ram. Daily Journal file photo Residential care facilities in Franklin may now pay a fee if they call the fire department for non-emergency ...

The Lafayette City Council passed an ordinance to fine for-profit elderly care facilities for non-emergency lift assistance calls. Facilities will face a $500 fine for the first three offenses and a ...

As of January 1, 2025, the City of Redding began charging residents nearly $500 for those who called 911 for non-emergency lift assistance, the city's fire department reminded the public on Monday, ...