Firefighters and all other responders will be soon required to wear ANSI approved High Visibility Vests effective Nov. 24, 2008. A new federal rule requires responders to wear the vests while ...

The Federal Highway Administration has mandated that anyone who works along a federally funded road must wear an approved safety vest as outlined in a law that took effect Nov. 24. It is hoped that ...

(TNS) - Ohio's Village of Geneva on the Lake fire department recently received 17 bullet proof vests. Fire Captain Andy Kaschalk said the department received the high-strength, light-weight vests at ...

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- As the world watches in shock as firefighters in Idaho were brutally attacked and gunned down while on a call. Bend Fire and Rescue is prepared for situations like this with ...

The Central Texas Public Safety Commission made a donation so both AFD and ATCEMS could purchase new, stronger bulletproof ...

SEATTLE -- Seattle firefighters have added a new piece of equipment to their trucks -- something they hope will keep them safer. The city has bought 14 bulletproof vests and helmets and have another ...

Springfield Fire Rescue Division responders will wear ballistic protective vests on calls with the threat of violence in order to protect themselves against guns. The new policy, implemented this ...

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — A Maine fire department is now able to purchase more than a dozen new ballistic vests thanks to a national chain restaurant. The Journal Tribune reports the Old Orchard ...

WEST HAVEN — Members of the City Council asked fire and police officials multiple questions about a proposal to spend about $100,000 in federal pandemic recovery funding on public safety equipment ...