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High temps cause spike in 911 calls in San Antonio

‘Don’t escalate it’: Emergency response team focused on helping people in a mental health crisis

JBSA, San Antonio build stronger ties through EMS support agreement

San Antonio International Airport conducts emergency exercise

Rare look inside command center assessing risk of death for domestic violence victims during a crisis

‘They’re here to help us’: Team that takes mental health-related 911 calls could expand citywide

City-wide exercise tests BAMC’s response capabilities

County officials name new EMS Director

City plans to expand their mental health response team for crisis situations

San Antonio Fire Department reroutes ambulances to minimize lag after Hospital closure

As mass shootings recur, hospitals have adjusted trauma care strategies

KFD selected for pilot program with blood drive

ER physicians begging lawmakers to help with overcrowded emergency departments

Freeman Coliseum will look like a disaster struck — but it’s just a drill. Here’s what to know.

SMART program, which responds to mental health-related calls, showing positive results