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Medevac Carried Out 12 Medical Evacuations This Year – JBPM
KOTA BHARU, Sept 21 (Bernama) — A total of 12 medical evacuation (Medevac) flights using helicopters from the Kelantan Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) were carried out this year to airlift patients, especially from interior areas, to hospitals for required treatment or medical expertise. Its Director, Farhan Sufyan Borhan, said the service also involved cases requiring patients to be transferred to hospitals outside Kelantan, including in Penang and Kuala Lumpur, depending on the type of case and medical specialty requirements. He said among the areas that frequently require this service is Gua Musang, particularly when patients need urgent treatment […]
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Senate inquiry recommends mandatory mobile network sharing and emergency call system reforms after Telstra network outage
A Senate inquiry into Australia's Triple Zero emergency call service, established following a major network outage at Optus in September 2025, has made several significant recommendations to overhaul the nation's emergency services system and telecommunications sector. The inquiry, which was prompted by the catastrophic Optus outage that left millions without mobile service, has called for the federal government to strip Telstra of its 65-year-old contract for managing Triple Zero calls and mandate telecommunications companies to share their networks. The proposal aims to create a more resilient emergency communication system by requiring network sharing among providers, which would prevent similar outages from disrupting emergency services in the future. The inquiry also recommended introducing a text message option for contacting emergency services, alongside an automatic compensation scheme for customers affected by service disruptions. These recommendations come as part of a broader push to reform Australia's telecommunications infrastructure, which has faced increasing scrutiny following the Optus outage that impacted over 10 million customers. The Senate inquiry's findings highlight growing concerns about the current reliance on a single provider for critical emergency services, with the report stating that the current system is 'vulnerable to catastrophic failure' due to its lack of redundancy. The proposed reforms would require telecommunications companies to share infrastructure, potentially reducing costs for consumers while improving service reliability during emergencies. The inquiry's recommendations have been welcomed by consumer advocacy groups who have long argued for greater competition and infrastructure sharing in the telecommunications sector. However, the proposal faces significant opposition from Telstra, which currently holds the exclusive contract for Triple Zero services, and from other telecommunications companies who may be reluctant to share their networks. The government has yet to respond to the inquiry's recommendations, but the findings are expected to influence upcoming legislation on telecommunications regulation and emergency services. The inquiry's report emphasizes that the current system is outdated and requires urgent modernization to meet the demands of a digital age where mobile connectivity is essential for emergency response. The recommendations also include measures to improve transparency and accountability for telecommunications providers, with calls for regular audits of network performance and public reporting of outage data. These changes would represent a significant shift in Australia's telecommunications policy, moving away from a model of single-provider dominance towards a more collaborative and resilient network infrastructure. The inquiry's work is part of a broader national conversation about the role of telecommunications in critical infrastructure, with implications for how emergency services are delivered across the country. The Senate committee has called for the government to act swiftly on these recommendations to prevent future disruptions to emergency services.
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Board adopts revised ambulance service area plan; ordinance takes effect in 90 days
The board adopted Ordinance 2026-016 updating the Deschutes County ambulance service area plan. County public health staff said the ordinance provides a framework amid declining Medicaid reimbursement and a shift toward sustained tax support for ambulance services; the ordinance becomes effective in 90 days.
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Lodi committee unanimously recommends spring public safety referendum to fund police, EMS and fire
The City of Lodi Committee of the Whole voted unanimously Sept. 15 to recommend that the City Council place a spring public safety referendum on the ballot to fund expanded police staffing and support EMS and fire costs. The motion was moved by Dennis Crow Sr. and seconded by Tim Ripp.
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Police entered Fagersta school as deadly violence alarm sounded
Police and firefighters had practised responding to an ongoing deadly violence incident just 15 minutes before an alarm was raised at Brinellskolan in Fagersta, SVT reports. The alarm came at 2:06 p.m., and the perpetrator was stopped ten minutes later. A month after the school attack, police and…
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Residents say EMS capacity problems must be disclosed as county weighs large projects
During a second public-comment period, residents said the county needs to disclose a recent restriction on volunteer EMS authority and explain how emergency services will handle heavy construction traffic and additional industrial facilities.
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Pasadena fire chief outlines Measure PFD: $22 million a year for stations, staffing and brush clearance
Pasadena Fire Chief Chad Augustine described Measure PFD as a locally controlled special tax that would raise about $22 million a year for 14 years to rebuild aging stations, add apparatus and ambulances, fund a training center and support year-round brush‑clearance; exemptions for very low‑income residents and seniors would apply.
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Price County to host radio‑system study; stakeholders meeting set for week of Sept. 28
County officials said TUSA consulting will visit the county the week of Sept. 28 to gather stakeholders and recommend radio‑system options; a year‑end report could prompt an RFP and a possible 2028 go‑live for a shared county radio system.
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Commissioners authorize JAG grant application and discuss moving county 911 to Kent State Trumbull
The board authorized submission of a FY2026 Edward Bryan Memorial Justice Assistance grant for Trumbull County 911 upgrades and discussed preliminary plans to move 911 operations to Kent State Trumbull, with commissioners citing an estimated 15-month move window and potential savings of about $3 million versus alternatives.
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