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Patient Handling

Fla. responders use powerful sedative to subdue flakka users

July 27, 2015 12:08 PM

Plantation Fire Rescue gives a shot of ketamine to suspected flakka users to calm them down for the safety of all involved

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Awards and Grants

Texas paramedics recognized for advanced treatment of trauma patient in crash

Parker County Hospital District paramedics faced an amputation and having to perform bilateral finger thoracostomies

November 29, 2023 09:18 AM

Court

Elijah McClain’s death trial puts attention on Colo. paramedics

Jury selection begins Monday for Aurora Fire Department paramedics Jeremy Cooper and Lt. Peter Cichuniec

November 27, 2023 09:26 AM

Shooting

4 wounded after gunman opens fire in Ohio Walmart; suspected shooter dead

“The conditions of the victims right now is unknown” but all were taken to hospitals for treatment, police Capt. Scott Molnar said

November 21, 2023 12:24 PM

Mass Casualty Incidents

Nearly 40 injured after Chicago commuter train crashes into rail equipment

The Chicago Fire Department said 38 people, including four children, were injured; 23 were taken to area hospitals and three of the injured were in critical condition

November 17, 2023 12:36 PM