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Backed by a $1M AFG grant, the Lodi Fire Department plan involves 15 firefighter-paramedics and four paramedic engines at no extra cost to residents
Greenville City Council approves a 24/72 schedule to boost recruitment and work-life balance
An independent review says incident command wasn’t formally established until 25 minutes after the shooter was in custody and fire crews were dispatched late
Police say at least two people exchanged shots at a site behind a vacant building owned by a landlord
Cumberland County commissioners unanimously warned that Crossville EMS could disrupt county operations and reduce unit availability
Brenna Kulikowski, 31, and Damon Thompson, 21, were returning to Show Low after an interfacility transfer
Showrunner R. Scott Gemmill urged the public to “respect, protect and trust” those who provide lifesaving care
Head-on crash kills two Timber Mesa firefighters near Show Low
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Compassion elevates emergency medical care to a ministry of kindness
I know Memphis Fire, and while the inactions of three members should not reflect on the entire FD, we must learn from these fatal errors
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case: Action steps for EMS practitioners
“We must never, ever forego the safety of our patients because we are angry, tired, hungry, cold or irritated,” one commenter wrote
If you don’t know that prone positioning can cause great bodily harm or death in some patients, you don’t belong in EMS
Teaching points from the ‘malpractice or murder’ case – Part 1: Action steps for EMS leaders
PRODUCT NEWS
First responders from several agencies saved a woman who fell at least 30 feet down a well in Placer County
The two assets are both capable of establishing their own off-grid network, allowing first responders to communicate with each other in challenging situations
Partnership connects clinicians with specialized training and makes treatment options more available to first responders
Patents cover advances in multi-agency data sharing and video surveillance technologies
Company dedicated to empowering first responders with mission-critical solutions
The use of drones to carry medical supplies is a game changer in both military and civilian settings
New laptop offers productivity, reliability and security for professional use across the enterprise
OneWeight is the first patient scale specifically designed for use with ambulance gurneys
Following widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, restoring communications for first responders and civilians is a high priority