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A young girl in Illinois is being called a hero for saving her mother and herself. Alex Sheridan’s mother went into a diabetic shock while behind the wheel of her car, so the 9-year-old sprang into action. It happened a week ago when Alex and her mom, Jennifer, were driving home from a basketball game. When her mother went into a diabetic shock, Alex reacted fast and saved them both. Knew something was wrong
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Man steals ambulance, then tries to steal horses
A man injured in a wreck stole an ambulance after being transported to the emergency room, before turning his attention to a pair of horses. Investigators say 24-year-old Matthew Todd, of Boaz, was intoxicated at the time of the crash. (Image WAFF) Trying to make it home |
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The saga of EMS standardization continues |
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By Art Hsieh, EMS1 Editor in Chief
I understand that most EMS systems have a long and proud tradition of providing service to the community. No doubt there was much success in the early days. But times change, steadily and relentlessly. A system that doesn't adapt and evolve is a system that is doomed to failure. Even the opponents of the proposed legislation admit that volunteerism is on the decline, and the cost of managing a modern EMS unit is challenging. Get with the times |
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