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Boston Fire Commissioner Blasts `Dinosaur` Deputies
05/19/2013
The retort followed the deputies' announcement that they had no confidence in their chief for not taking command during the chaos after the marathon bombings.
The retort followed the deputies' announcement that they had no confidence in their chief for not taking command during the chaos after the marathon bombings.
The retort followed the...
05/19/2013
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Boston Warns Against Wheelchair, Escalator Mix
07/18/2012
The MBTA yesterday released a video showing the 56-year-old woman being launched backwards and flipping over several times as she attempted to ride her scooter up a moving escalator.
The MBTA yesterday released a video showing the 56-year-old woman being launched backwards and flipping over several times as she attempted to ride her scooter up a moving escalator.
The MBTA yesterday released a...
07/18/2012
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First-Ever National Emergency Alert System Test Uncovers Gaps
11/10/2011
The test, meant to be broadcast simultaneously on as many as 30,000 TV and radio stations, was plagued by crosstalk, static, crackling and dead air.
The test, meant to be broadcast simultaneously on as many as 30,000 TV and radio stations, was plagued by crosstalk, static, crackling and dead air.
The test, meant to be broadcast...
11/10/2011
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Shovels and Sleds: How Boston EMS Works Through the Storm
01/27/2015
"It's much more labor-intensive," Chief James Hooley said of working in a blizzard. "Even simple calls have the potential to become difficult."
"It's much more labor-intensive," Chief James Hooley said of working in a blizzard. "Even simple calls have the potential to become difficult."
"It's much more...
01/27/2015
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DA Weighs Blood Test for Woman Accused of Biting Mass. EMT
12/15/2014
Prosecutors said they are considering asking a judge to order the woman accused of biting a Boston EMT's hand to submit to a blood test in order to safeguard the medic's health.
Prosecutors said they are considering asking a judge to order the woman accused of biting a Boston EMT's hand to submit to a blood test in order to safeguard the medic's health.
Prosecutors said they are...
12/15/2014
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Deaths by OD in Boston `Staggering,` Likely to Rise
04/24/2014
Some are pushing for "treatment on demand," giving those looking for help more immediate access to beds in treatment centers.
Some are pushing for "treatment on demand," giving those looking for help more immediate access to beds in treatment centers.
Some are pushing for "treatment...
04/24/2014
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Turf Battle Over EMS Calls Heats Up in Boston
09/06/2013
Firefighters and city officials are at odds over attempts to expand their duties to respond to more EMS calls.
Firefighters and city officials are at odds over attempts to expand their duties to respond to more EMS calls.
Firefighters and city officials...
09/06/2013
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New Lifeguard Helps Save Mass. Boy
07/06/2013
5-year-old saved on third day on job.
5-year-old saved on third day on job.
5-year-old saved on third day on...
07/06/2013
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