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Chickasaw County’s only emergency department closed in 2014
The IPSLEI-endowed scholarship program has awarded $31,000 to students across the United States who desire to serve public safety
Brooke County Commissioners approved $120K in bonus money based on hours worked
The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office flew the drone to a simulated emergency and dropped the AED to the 911 caller
Fire Chief Colin Stowell to start a review comparing the current system with in-house or hybrid EMS service
An investigation is underway into how the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department had funds stolen during the purchase of ambulances
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
Officials report multiple injuries and damage in Portage and Kalamazoo
Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill that adds EMTs and paramedics to existing hazardous duty time and retirement benefits
The new Nashville fire apparatus will be used for EMS calls, MVCs and other incidents in growing areas of the city
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
A Sonoma County paramedic was lowered to people clinging to the side of a capsized boat in the first rescue
Crash in Woodland left the driver pinned under the steering wheel while diesel fuel and fresh concrete spilled onto the road
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
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
New labor regulations will increase the salary threshold for overtime exemptions – Steve Wirth shares how this impacts EMS roles
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?
PRODUCT NEWS
Through this agreement, state agencies and affiliated entities will have access to Verizon’s award-winning network and a comprehensive suite of communications solutions designed to help enable Michigan to best serve the state’s more than 10 million residents
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
Public safety leader set to enhance consulting firm’s reach and expertise