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Identical twins celebrate over 20 years in emergency services

Identical twins celebrate over 20 years in emergency services

By Elizabeth Hunter Identical twin brothers are celebrating over two decades both working for the emergency services. Lee and Liam Myers have served their local community in Melrose in Scotland since 2012 - Lee as a paramedic clinical team leader, and Liam as police detective constable. Lee worked for the Scottish

Montana Department of Transportation EMS delivering new ambulances to rural grant recipients this spring

Montana Department of Transportation EMS delivering new ambulances to rural grant recipients this spring

HELENA, Mont. - Several rural and volunteer emergency medical services providers (EMS) in Montana will receive new ambulances this spring, thanks to a grant from the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) EMS Grant Program. Grant recipients from the fiscal years 2024 and 2025 will see ambulances delivered in spring 2026. Those

Noise exposure poses long-term risk to first responders

Noise exposure poses long-term risk to first responders

Noise exposure poses long-term risk to first responders When every second counts, first responders depend on their hearing to assess risk, communicate with their teams, and respond quickly in chaotic situations. But while concern about safety often focuses on visible hazards and physical injuries, one critical issue is frequently

Auto Insurance Rates Set to Rise in NC | Insurify

North Carolina has some of the lowest car insurance rates in the country, according to Insurify data. But many Tarheel drivers will see their car insurance rates increase by a total of 9% by the end of 2024, thanks to a settlement between the state’s insurance commissioner and the

New Survey: Gen Z Shuns Driving, But Isn’t Ready for Technology to Take the Wheel | Insurify

Gen Zers aren’t big on driving, but they don’t trust AI to do it for them either. A recent Insurify survey found that Gen Zers who drive because they enjoy it are in the minority, but despite lukewarm feelings about being behind the wheel, they’re not sold

How Many Car Crashes and Fatalities Happen Each Year? Car Accident Statistics for 2025 | Insurify

Car accidents have risen since COVID, as drivers increasingly engage in risky behavior. To better understand this trend, Insurify explored how many car crashes and fatalities happen per year and what factors contribute to them. Insurify analyzed its proprietary data along with the latest data from the National Highway Traffic

Average Car Insurance Rates as of February 2025 | Insurify

Car insurance rates held steady across the United States to start 2025. The average rate for full-coverage car insurance decreased slightly from $193 per month to $192 per month by the end of January. Meanwhile, the national average rate for liability-only car insurance held flat at $101 per