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North Palm Beach Fire Rescue first with Ben’s Blue Bags

North Palm Beach Fire Rescue has equipped its crews with Ben’s Blue Bags for autism emergencies, making it the first Florida agency to do so.

Palm Beach County Florida DeskOctober 29, 2026
North Palm Beach Fire Rescue first with Ben’s Blue Bags

Key takeaways

  • North Palm Beach Fire Rescue equipped its crews with Ben’s Blue Bags.
  • The bags are for autism emergencies.
  • The department is the first Florida fire-rescue agency identified as doing so.

The development

North Palm Beach Fire Rescue has equipped its crews with Ben’s Blue Bags for use during autism emergencies. The department is the first fire-rescue agency in Florida identified as taking that step.

The change gives North Palm Beach Fire Rescue crews access to the bags as they respond to calls involving autistic people. The department’s action places the bags within its emergency-response equipment.

Why it matters

Autism emergencies can require responders to use approaches tailored to the person involved. Ben’s Blue Bags are intended for use in those situations, and North Palm Beach Fire Rescue has added them to the resources carried by its crews.

WPTV reported on the department’s move. Read the WPTV report.

What to watch

  • How crews use the bags during autism-related emergency calls.
  • Whether other Florida fire-rescue agencies adopt the equipment.

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