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Detroit EMS to receive last of donated ambulances

NY medic helps create safe haven for expectant moms

1 child dead, at least 4 injured in Idaho school bus crash

Chilling 911 tapes of Sandy Hook shooting released

Detroit EMS to receive last of donated ambulances

The vehicles now join 10 previously delivered ambulances, completely replacing the fleet. Businesses and foundations raised $8 million for the ambulances and 100 new police cruisers. (Image ABC)

NY medic helps create safe haven for expectant moms

Timothy Jaccard decided to change his career path after responding to four separate scenes of babies who were found abandoned and not breathing, and is now the founder of the AMT Children of Hope Foundation. (Image Long Island Report)

1 child dead, at least 4 injured in Idaho school bus crash

Authorities say one child has died and at least four others were injured when a dump truck collided with a school bus carrying elementary school students. It’s not yet clear who was at fault. (Image KTVB)

Chilling 911 tapes of Sandy Hook shooting released

Recordings of 911 calls from last year's Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting were released. They show Newtown dispatchers mobilizing help, reassuring callers and urging them to take cover. (Image USA Today)

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Active shooter response: Are you physically ready?

Normally, I am strong believer that paramedics are at their best when they saunter into a scene, slowly walking and looking for clues and risks. But an active shooter incident is going to require repetitive bursts of significant physical activity.

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