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A modern Buncombe County EMS ambulance with flashing lights speeds down a city street at dusk, symbolizing improved emergency response times and the new station.

Buncombe County Converts Building Into New EMS Station

Buncombe County is converting its former General Services Building into a new EMS station at 40 McCormick Place to improve emergency response times. This project is a key part of a larger initiative to expand the county's EMS footprint and modernize its emergency response infrastructure.

Marco Alvarez·April 1, 2026

An illuminated, modern 911 emergency call center in Illinois, showing operators at computer stations with advanced mapping software, symbolizing the statewide system upgrade.

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Illinois State Police Complete Statewide 911 Service Upgrades

Illinois has completed a statewide overhaul of its 911 system, promising faster and more accurate emergency response through new technology that pinpoints a caller's exact location.

Marco Alvarez·March 31, 2026