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Delaware sends swift water team to North Carolina

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware State Fire School have deployed a Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT) to North Carolina on Saturday under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to support response and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene late last week.



DPH Announces Sustained Funding for Overdose-Reversing Medication Naloxone

Increasing access to the overdose-reversing medication naloxone has been a key priority for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) as state and local partners work together to develop solutions to address the opioid epidemic. In support of that, the Department’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing sustained funding for naloxone for first responder agencies statewide.



Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]



Governor Markell Proclaims National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 15-21, 2016)

In appreciation of the service and dedication of Delaware’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, Governor Jack Markell proclaimed May 15 – 21, 2016 as National Emergency Medical Services Week.



Governor Signs Law Protecting Emergency Responders from Employer Discrimination

At Brandywine Hundred Fire Company, Governor Markell signed House Bill 21 and House Bill 22 to protect volunteer emergency responders from employer discrimination or discipline stemming from their volunteer responsibilities.






 Pages Tagged With: "first responders"

Delaware sends swift water team to North Carolina

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware State Fire School have deployed a Swift Water Rescue Team (SWRT) to North Carolina on Saturday under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) to support response and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene late last week.



DPH Announces Sustained Funding for Overdose-Reversing Medication Naloxone

Increasing access to the overdose-reversing medication naloxone has been a key priority for the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) as state and local partners work together to develop solutions to address the opioid epidemic. In support of that, the Department’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing sustained funding for naloxone for first responder agencies statewide.



Governor Carney Opts-In to Federal Plan to Improve Broadband Network for First Responders

Delaware’s approval allows FirstNet to move forward with plan to build communications network for emergency personnel WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney signed a letter on Friday opting into a federal First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) plan to build a wireless broadband network intended to improve communications for first responders across the State of Delaware. The […]



Governor Markell Proclaims National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 15-21, 2016)

In appreciation of the service and dedication of Delaware’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, Governor Jack Markell proclaimed May 15 – 21, 2016 as National Emergency Medical Services Week.



Governor Signs Law Protecting Emergency Responders from Employer Discrimination

At Brandywine Hundred Fire Company, Governor Markell signed House Bill 21 and House Bill 22 to protect volunteer emergency responders from employer discrimination or discipline stemming from their volunteer responsibilities.