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BREAKING NEWS
The investigation determined the Springfield Township assistant chief did not adequately investigate the incident
Brooke County Commissioners approved $120K in bonus money based on hours worked
Paramedic Matthew Smith was named the victor following the Final Jeopardy round with “historic groups” as the category
EMS personnel across four states were recognized by their peers for dedication, service
Expansion of the pilot program also allows paramedics to administer whole blood
The Riker’s Island captain suffered burns when her BWC suddenly ignited
Veterinarians play a vital role in emergency situations, not only caring for the K-9 officers, but also tending to pets affected by disaster
Antoinette Finau served as an emergency services dispatcher with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 3 years
Laurens County EMS Captain Andy Heiney was known for his professionalism, courage and selflessness
“We will move out of Jacksonville,” LifeStar Ambulance Service President Roger D. Campbell said during a Municipal Ambulance Commission meeting
One teen was critically injured after falling 30 feet inside the intercontinental ballistic missile silo in Arapahoe County
Don Plakon met the Seminole County paramedics who responded to his cardiac arrest call
EMS Accreditation
McCandless-Franklin Park Ambulance Authority and Ross/West View Emergency Medical Services Authority recognized for exceeding standards
Torin Slaughter is raising money to install about 100 Stop the Bleed kits at Case High School
The bus driver lost control and struck a guardrail on I-95 in Harford County
An unveiling ceremony for the Tree of Life, featuring the names of the 36 honorees, will take place in July
A debate forms over what is an emergency for a Longview man and first responders
An engine from Chuckawalla Valley State Prison/Ironwood State Prison Fire Station, staffed with two incarcerated firefighters, responded to a child’s cardiac arrest call
CEO of the Greater Dayton Area Hospital Association said no significant changes to EMS operations are anticipated
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler promoted funding to spare the non-police intervention service
Investigators determined officers in the ambulance were observers and medics were in charge
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
A firefighter charged with urinating on a medic’s belongings is a sign of a problem left brewing for too long
A 13-step action plan to provide compassionate and effective care while navigating the evolving legal landscape
Three takeaways from the conviction of Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics in the death of Elijah McClain
While the CPR intervention may prove beneficial, more evidence is needed before it can become a standard of care
Is building a new kind of clinician merely a Herculean task or a fully Sisyphean one?
What you need to know about Ozempic and other forms of semaglutide
PRODUCT NEWS
Public safety leader set to enhance consulting firm’s reach and expertise
EMS Products
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David Ladd donated the RTS Tactical mini shields in hopes that all patrol officers will soon be equipped with them