Is your new vehicle so soundproof itโs preventing you from hearing emergency vehicles?
Attention Houston drivers! ๐๐ฆ Did you know that failing to observe the Move Over law puts the lives of our emergency responders at risk? ๐ฑ Let's do our part to keep them safe by moving over when we see flashing lights and hearing sirens. It's not just the law, it's a matter of respect and protecting those who protect us. ๐ #MoveOverLaw #RespectFirstResponders #SafetyFirst #HoustonDrivers
Update: Katy Woman, wife of Judge, granted $100K bond in fatal shooting case
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the nephew recently graduated from college and was staying with the family but an argument ensued because Mei Huang Wolfe, 48. may have โfelt that [the nephew] wasnโt welcomeโ to stay with them anymore.
Emergency rooms not required to perform life-saving abortions, federal appeals court rules
The Biden administration reminded hospitals of their obligation to perform life-saving abortions under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act after the overturn of Roe v. Wade. Texas sued, arguing it was an overstep that mandated abortions.
โTiming is criticalโ Walker County EMS using new technology to help save lives
Emergencies can happen anywhere, at any time. For those in rural areas having access to all available resources could mean the difference of life or death. Walker County EMS has new technology that is helping emergency responders better serve their communities in time of need.
6-year-old drowns during pool party at house in La Marque where 4-year-old drowned years before, authorities say
La Marque police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning of a 6-year-old boy during what officers said was a big party at a rented residential property Monday.
Girl power! Teenage girls train to be firefighters
Youโve heard about baseball camps, computer camps, and arts & crafts. For the first time ever, this week, Harris County firefighters are hosting an all-girls firefighter and EMS camp. Harris County ESD No. 48 Fire-EMS (HCESD48) hosted what they call, โCamp Spark.โ The camp is free. Houston Lifeโs newest reporter Melanie Camp trained with the girls on Wednesday. You can watch more as soon as video of the experience can be processed.
35% of condominium in Nassau Bay damaged after large fire
Nassau Bay, Texas โ More than 100 firefighters from 15 agencies battled a large fire at a condominium in Nassau Bay Monday afternoon. Nassau Bay Volunteer Fire Department, fire marshals, police and EMS were the first to respond to the fire in the vicinity of the Baytown Towers on Lakeside Lane. Nassau Bay VFD chief Tom George said approximately 35% of the building has sustained damage, and the entire fourth floor collapsed. Thereโs a total of 74 condo units at the condominium. Full Screen 1 / 10 Firefighters battling massive blaze at Nassau Bay condominiumOfficials said there were residents inside the building at the time of the fire, but everyone was able to evacuate in a timely manner.
Diversions, extra calls put added pressure on Houstons EMS crews during COVID-19 pandemic
HOUSTON Houstons emergency medical services crews are as busy as theyve ever been, answering the COVID-19 call. Each and every day.The Houston Fire Department is a full service department which means firefighters respond to fires and other emergencies and provide ambulatory services when necessary. Data reviewed by Channel 2 Investigates shows that since March, theres been a 30% increase in calls for service. An Infectious Disease Alert, or IDA, will let first responders know when there is a potential COVID-19 case waiting for them. And thats not good for the patient, its not good for EMTs, and its not good for our community that we serve.
Officials: 5 hurt in early morning shooting in downtown Austin
AUSTIN, Texas At least five people were wounded in an early morning shooting in Texas' capital, officials said Sunday. Five adults with serious, potentially life threatening injuries were taken to local hospitals by Austin-Travis County EMS, the organization said in a tweet. The shooting took place around 3 a.m. in a commercial area of downtown Austin, according to tweets from EMS and Austin police. Further information wasnt immediately available, and its unclear whether anyone was taken into custody.