First Responders

Former Huntington Fire Chief Jan Rader speaking to David Adkins about her tenure at the Huntington Fire Department, public health, and response programs.

On this West Virginia Morning, we have a conversation with Brian Anderson, who was appointed by the White House to lead the Biden administration’s task force on coal and power plant communities. Also, in this show, first responders across Kentucky and Ohio have dealt with staffing and bed shortages while learning to manage the delta variant of COVID-19.

On this West Virginia Morning, Kanawha County and the city of Charleston are experiencing the most troubling HIV outbreak in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also, in this show, the city of Huntington is leading a wellness program for first responders, and in Harlan County, Kentucky, an ensemble called Higher Ground decided to make a play about 2020.

On The Legislature Today, we explore the growing responsibilities of West Virginia’s Emergency Medical Services. Host Suzanne Higgins speaks with two…

A West Virginia firefighter was killed when a volunteer fire department's truck crashed while responding to an emergency call, authorities said.Mark…

President Trump is expected to sign the measure, ending a years-long ordeal for the victims after concerns that the fund was on the verge of running out of money.

Uninsured and underinsured first responders in West Virginia will be able to access free hepatitis A vaccines.The Exponent Telegram reports that the new…

The PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic will honor first responders for rescue and recovery efforts during last June's devastating floods in West…

The West Virginia Center for End-of-Life Care has given first responders in the state access to its online registry.Center director Dr. Alvin Moss says…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia service members and first responders will be honored later this year by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin and first lady Joanne…