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Richmond Ambulance Authority donates supplies, ambulances abroad
From locally, to Ecuador and Ukraine, EMS and fire organizations stepped up to make a difference both at home and internationally
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
Nipawin Fire Department Chief Brian Starkell recalled the fatal crash that killed 15 Humboldt Broncos players and staff, and said bystanders were a tremendous help
National Health Services officials said the problem happens so often that some agencies are looking into audio alerts to remind EMS providers to fill up with the right fuel
The Humboldt Broncos, a team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, was on its way to a tournament when the crash occurred
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku issued an apology after women who were treating the mayor after he collapsed were ordered to leave the ring
The paramedic was saving a patient from a possible allergic reaction when someone left a note on his ambulance that read “do not park here”
A new law allows advanced paramedics to prescribe medicine to patients who need help, but do not need to see a doctor
Officials said firefighters were not allowed on the scene of the bombing for over two hours because they were “out of the loop” about the status of the scene
The man sounded his horn for about half an hour because an ambulance was blocking his way while paramedics responded to a call
The crew was on its way to a call when the ambulance was struck with a steel ball disguised with snow, leaving the crew covered in glass
“Think about others before you block others’ car,” the note read, which was signed “A&E Consultant”
Johnny Kerr was caught driving over 100 mph in a 70 mph zone while taking vital equipment to a hospital for an ICU patient
Police said they took “appropriate” action against a man who was arrested for assaulting a paramedic because of where an ambulance was parked
The club held a “humanitarian mapathon” mapped out roads and buildings so first responders could easier help the wounded in case of a disaster
Paramedic Tasha Starkey said her crewmate was assaulted because they parked “parallel” to the suspect’s car
Kirsty Sharman pleaded guilty to the public order offense and was fined over $166 for leaving the note and swearing at paramedics
“Please DO block our street and parking spaces if needed!” the note said, which added that first responders are “unsung heroes”
“I couldn’t give a s--- if the whole street collapsed now move your van from outside my house,” the note read
Leilah Nolan and Tom Thackray-Collier bought the man warm clothes after treating him in the “freezing cold”
The An-148 regional jet disappeared from radar screens a few minutes after departing from the airport en route to the city of Orsk
Rescuers worked Wednesday to free people trapped after a strong earthquake near Taiwan’s east coast caused several buildings to cave in and tilt dangerously
Marchers with placards proclaiming “Save our NHS” and “More staff, more beds, more funds” made their way through central London
The Polaris bike was described as “the world’s most luxurious ambulance with all the smart devices and artificial intelligence”
A saleswoman told the helicopter crew they couldn’t “park” onsite while they were rushing to get to a heart attack patient
Tony Jones said he was “blown away” when the stranger made the kind gesture as a way to say “thank you”
Baxter said their manufacturing sites that were impacted by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico are now all connected to power grids
An autopsy said the 32-year-old Rajesh Maruti Maru inhaled poisonous amounts of liquid oxygen that leaked during frantic moments to pull him to safety
The attacker, driving an ambulance filled with explosives, was able to race through a security checkpoint by saying he was transferring a patient to a hospital
Dark smoke and flames were pouring from the emergency room when responders arrived
Paramedic Katie Tudor wrote about the incident on Twitter, saying “we are desperately trying to save someone’s life”
Kevin Davis was arrested for treating a teen, who later died of a drug overdose, at an illegal rave
