San Mateo, CA|News|
Missing Persons Bloodhound Joins San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office
This new member for the sheriff’s office has a nose for finding people.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
First Responders
Firefighters, police officers, EMTs and other first responders leave a lasting impact on their communities, shaping lives long after their service ends.
Canton, CT|News|
Canton FD's Dynamic Duo Honored For Decades Of Service
One has served the Town of Canton Fire & EMS Department for 60 years, the other for a bit more than 50 years.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|News|
Explosives Manufacturer Makes Major Donation To Simsbury Firefighters
Simsbury-based Dyno Nobel recently donated funds allowing for the Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co. to have aerial views of fires/emergencies.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford's Top 2025 Firefighter, Police Officer Honored Recently
A local civic group recently named its 2025 'Firefighter of the Year' and its 'Police Officer of the Year' in West Hartford.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo County Starts Mobile Mental Health Crisis Team
San Mateo County will now offer mental health support around the clock.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Wildfire Documentary Shows Impact On First Responders
A new documentary told from the perspective of firefighters who battled LA's deadly January wildfires offers an up-close look at the impact.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Clydesdales And RivCo Cops Usher In Stagecoach Country Music Festival
The team of horses and the Palm Desert Riverside County Sheriff's deputies joined forces in what has become an annual meet-up.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2 RivCo Volunteers Lauded For Their Contributions To Local Hospitals
Kaiser Permanente Riverside thanked the two women for their dedication to helping families and patients in two area hospitals.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Evacuation Map Released For Mill Valley Drill
The City of Mill Valley has an evacuation drill planned for Saturday.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo Police Rescue Orphan Ducklings
Several ducks attempted to cross one of the busiest San Mateo streets.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Watch: Sheriff's Palm Desert Aviation Crew Rescues Woman From Cliff
Video shows the woman, who clung to the mountain for about an hour, awaiting helicopter rescue from the precarious spot in Riverside County.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Dangling Seagull Rescued From Light Pole
The bird was ensnared by fishing line.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
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Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Officer, Police Chief Earn Honors For ‘Outstanding’ Work
A local detective solved a complex case, Belleville authorities say. Meanwhile, the BPD chief got an award at a police society event.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Charlestown, RI|Sponsored|
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Watsonville, CA|Sponsored|
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Palm Desert, CA|News|
Mountain Rescue Team Retrieves Missing Hiker Near Palm Desert: Heroes
The Mountain Rescue team located a 71-year-old hiker reported by a friend as lost overnight in the mountains of eastern Riverside County.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Firefighters Return From Eaton Fire With Stories To Tell
Here's how this group of Station 73 firefighters saved an Altadena woman's home amid the firestorm that demolished neighborhoods.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Special Delivery On I-15: Firefighters Help Pregnant Mom Give Birth
Early Saturday, a 911 caller reported a mom on Highway 74 in labor. These firefighters and medics rushed to her and her new daughter's aid.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Groton, CT|News|
Town Of Groton Police Honor Officers Who Caught Homicide Suspect
Two police officers are being lauded for their "professionalism, diligence, and quick actions" that led to the arrest.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
New London, CT|News|
New London Police Help Man In 'Elevated Crisis' On Gold Star Bridge
Three detectives are being lauded for assisting a man suffering a crisis on the Gold Star Bridge on Tuesday.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
