RADIO NEWS STORY or EDITORIAL

FIRST PLACE: “24/7”

“24/7” is a five-part documentary describing the dangers of even routine emergency response. The series highlights a number of important issues, including why a response time of less than six minutes is critical for providing emergency medical services and saving lives.

KYFI Radio
Reported by: Steven Gregory
Submitted by: Phoenix, AZ Local 493

SECOND PLACE: “The LaSalle Bank Fire”

This live news report and follow-up coverage of the unfolding events in the rescue efforts by fire fighters of several people trapped in a multi-story office building fire effectively demonstrated the course of the fire and rescue as it continued throughout the day and night.

WBBM Newsradio 780
Reported by: WBBM Staff
Submitted by: Chicago, IL Local 2

HONORABLE MENTION: “Group Home Fire”

This story reports on the efforts of a civilian who reported a fire in a group home and helped residents out of the blaze.

CFRB AM 1010
Reported by: Bob Komsic
Submitted by: Toronto, ON Local 3888

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