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Case Study: Paramedics with Chicago Fire Department Enhance Response Times with Segway® PT

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In June 2005, former Fire Commissioner Cortez Trotter of the Chicago Fire Department developed a Segway Personal Transporter (PT) emergency response team that provided paramedic support during special events in the city’s downtown and lakefront area. This first responder program … Continue reading →

Social media platforms reach large numbers of residents quickly

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Media for the Masses Cities and towns stand to make strides in the effectiveness of their emergency management, public safety measures and public relations by embracing social media. Although social media can be intrusive—when you’re trying to carry on a … Continue reading →