Misconduct

4 Iowa EMS providers cited after medic allegedly gave intoxicated EMT IV fluids

Two of the providers were cited for allegedly witnessing the incident and not preventing or reporting it

Ohio FF-EMT accused of failing to report procedure violation loses appeal

Allen-Clay Joint Fire District Battalion Chief Mark Stahl responded to a call where an unqualified EMT reportedly performed an IO

5 things EMS providers need to know about opioid overdose and respiratory compromise

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Medtronic

EMS providers need to understand the importance of airway management and monitoring for respiratory compromise along with naloxone administration for opioid overdoses

NY paramedic supervisor accused of fraud, grand larceny

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Brian Rhodes, 45, a paramedic supervisor at Madison Ambulance, is accused of falsifying timesheets

Police: Man charged in Molotov cocktail attacks at Conn. EMS stations is suspended EMT

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The suspect reportedly got into a fight with a coworker before allegedly starting fires at his workplace and other stations

Seattle FF-EMT accused of sending threats to city council member from work email

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The firefighter-EMT was arrested while coming off duty on Friday morning

Former Ala. medic sentenced for tampering with 100+ fentanyl vials

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Prosecutors said Michael Greenhaw, 43, put patients in danger when he stole the fentanyl and replaced it with saline

NJ EMT accused of filming rescue squad members in bathroom has license suspended

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The New Jersey Department of Health issued a letter saying Douglas Gimson's EMT certification "constitutes an immediate and serious threat to public health, safety and welfare"

NY EMS official allegedly stole $70K to pay for Jets tickets, other personal expenses

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Sloatsburg Volunteer Ambulance Corps President Matthew Gannon is accused of misappropriating agency funds between 2016 and 2020

Police reports detail sexual misconduct investigations of former Md. EMS director, chief

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A paramedic says she was sexual harassed by a division chief while seeking a job at Allegany County Department of Emergency Services, and that the department head tried to cover it up

Ore. FF resigns after allegedly stealing opioids from ambulance

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A preliminary investigation found that the firefighter may have falsified supply logs for at least 18 months

Former NJ first responder accused of secretly filming people in rescue squad bathrooms

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Douglas Gimson was arrested and charged for allegedly filming at least 15 people using hidden cameras in the bathrooms and showers of two rescue squad buildings

Victim of rape filmed in ambulance sues Ky. city, convicted ex-firefighter

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The suit alleges that the city, fire chief and a fire department employee were aware inappropriate activities were occurring on city and fire department property