First Responder

In its first 18 days, the pilot program in Columbus handled 56 incidents, sending EMS providers to non-threatening calls that would otherwise go to police

While some question the involvement of a private contractor, others are negotiating who would be eligible

Under the new law, police will no longer be the primary responders to welfare checks or psychiatric calls unless a crime has been committed

Turning off the lights and siren can provide safer outcomes for EMS professionals without compromising patient care

Dispatch recordings capture the immediate responses, reactions of several first responders following the catastrophic collapse

The Yuba County Office of EMS held a fair to educate residents on what to do during a natural disaster, and handed out go-bags

Polk County public transit officials said paratransit drivers have more frequent exposure to nursing home residents than EMS providers

Receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself, serve others and give back to your community

Routine vaccination is essential for protecting individuals and communities from influenza during the pandemic

Depending on the emergency, the drone can be deployed to deliver Narcan, a tourniquet or a defibrillator

Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding and direction

A 911 dispatcher shares his journey with vicarious trauma and burnout, and how he has become a crusader for other responders in crisis