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Despite the shooter’s despicable intent and multiple murders, he becomes another patient to triage, treat and transport
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First responders performed a welfare check after the woman told a healthcare worker she was unable to buy food after having surgery
Officials say poor lighting and the patient’s heavy clothing and struggle with police made it difficult to accurately estimate his weight
Tampa Council Chairman Luis Viera championed the addition of the second ambulance after hearing of the station’s overwhelming call volume
The Stockton Fire Department plans to train more of its firefighters as paramedics through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant
Fire officials said fire engines are often the first emergency vehicle to reach someone in need
Lincoln Fire and Rescue seeks to add an eighth medic unit to address overwhelming call volumes
If voters in Bloomfield Township vote no on the upcoming millage vote, a projected 22 firefighter-paramedics could lose their jobs
A new team consisting of a nurse practitioner and a social services worker responds to certain 911 calls for medical issues
One union leader said 75% of the city’s EMS workforce has less than five years of experience due to high turnover
The San Antonio case marks the 15th confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States
The chief previously highlighted an incident involving a patient taking an Uber while waiting for an ambulance to make his case
The sailor received a military award for rendering life-saving aid to the 29-year-old Navy facility employee
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
The post expressed frustration and asked motorists not to try and squeeze past emergency vehicles
The $225,000 grant will go toward addressing healthcare barriers for residents in rural areas
Public safety agencies must come together equally and with mutual respect to provide the best public service
Residents were raising concerns about the firing of an Alaska fire chief and assistant chief when a man collapsed, prompting an EMS response
The department has used the pit crew resuscitation model for five years and says it has helped them save more lives
A pickup truck struck with bullets crashed into the ambulance after the shooting
A dispute over self-reported response times in one corner of the state highlights ongoing efforts to establish an objective process
A fundraiser has been launched to support the Altamahaw-Ossipee Fire Department paramedic and his family
The councilman said the show exploits the trauma of the city’s residents
The union posted their concerns on social media and published an open letter suggesting possible solutions
The bills, which passed the state Senate, would allow departments with paid staff to receive funding previously reserved for volunteers
Forming a new district brought some challenges, but officials said the impact on the community has been positive
A tie-breaker was needed to finalize the vote to cancel the city’s contract with a private ambulance service
Clark County Fire Capt. Robin Brown, one of the first hand amputees to be hired as a first responder in the U.S., is retiring after 37 years
A Dallas Fire-Rescue crew responded to a medical call about one patient when others at the shelter began saying they felt sick
Town leaders decided not to reverse the chief’s raise so long as he passes his EMT certification test next month
The St. Louis Fire Department says the partnership with the show has been successful, but some believe it may breach patient privacy
