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• Ind. paramedic charged with driving ambulance while intoxicated

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  The paramedic told police he had taken over-the-counter cold medicine and some prescribed drugs before hitting another rig outside a senior care facility

• Fired EMT breaks into station after conviction for stealing drugs

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  Officials say the EMT who was fired and prosecuted for stealing drugs from an ambulance returned Tuesday to break into another ambulance

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• 2 EMTs suspended for allegedly assaulting handcuffed patient

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  The EMTs are accused of verbally provoking the injured man and physically striking him multiple times

• Arbitrator upholds firing of Ohio FF-medic for using large needle on 13-year-old

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  The arbitrator said the firefighter gave varying accounts of the incident and failed to contain her emotions during the call

• Video: 2 FFs fired after physical fight on medical call

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  The firefighters were terminated after they were caught on camera and by a witness fighting each other on duty

• Former EMS director arrested over missing narcotics

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  Authorities say the narcotics were ordered and paid for through the agency by the ex-director but never used for EMS purposes

• Orlando sues to keep firefighter who recorded commissioner during medical call fired

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  The city is asking a judge to reverse the decision of an arbitrator that reinstated the firefighter, who is facing felony charges

• Paramedic who claimed harassment is under investigation for 2 patient deaths

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  According to a memo by the supervisor he claimed harassed him, the medic broke Florida law in five cases, two of which resulted in death

• Former EMS director alleges defamation, HIPAA violations, security camera snooping in lawsuit

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  The EMT said he was forced to resign after “civil rights violations, harassment and retaliation” by a supervisor

• FDNY medic attacked by partner in rig

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  Authorities say the paramedic was left with a gash on the back of her head after her partner struck her with an electronic tablet

• Former Oklahoma City paramedic sentenced in drug tampering case

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  Colin Andrew Davis was sentenced to six months in prison for tampering with fentanyl and ketamine vials

• Ind. firefighters accused of cheating on EMT exam

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  One firefighter resigned after a total of six firefighters from two municipalities were accused of cheating

• Wis. EMS criticized for photo of dead deer in ambulance

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  A statement from the service said the crew’s actions “are not allowed or tolerated” but did not affect emergency response

• NJ rescue squad fined over $180K for using unlicensed ambulances

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  An investigation stemming from an anonymous tip also found that only one EMT was on board at more than 100 calls

• Iowa EMT placed on probation for improperly administering ketamine

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  The Iowa Department of Public Health said the EMT also falsified records

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