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Gunfire erupted outside the International Cultural Center during homecoming festivities at Lincoln University
City health leaders detailed protocols after three mass overdoses since July and defended a harm-reduction approach
A new Tri-Share-style initiative will cover two-thirds of childcare costs for Kansas City police, firefighters and EMS workers
Alabama Hospital Association President Danne Howard says low reimbursement rates, high uninsured numbers and looming loss of federal subsidies continue to threaten rural hospitals
Grant cuts, new rules and a shutdown freeze are stalling hires and training, putting disaster readiness at risk
Employees from Spirit EMS delivered thank-you cards and multi-tool kits to farmers across Shelby County, recognizing their hard work
Washington County–Johnson City EMS mourns loss of veteran EMT Fred Kemp after training accident
SAFER and AFG funds will help the Fullerton Fire Department restore ALS, reduce 911 response times and launch a wellness program
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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PRODUCT NEWS
Green, Ohio, tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff’s SWAT following a change in state law
The Indiana EMS Commission approved statewide changes to the skills EMTs can use in the field, which will go into effect on March 1
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission recommended arming SWAT medics after the 2018 Parkland shooting
Officials are considering the use of body cameras and ballistic vests after the most recent attack on an EMT and paramedic
The announcement comes shortly after officials confirmed the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S.
Luzerne County signed a contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. to order more than 3,000 radios to replace the old analog system
The department hopes to have all 85 firefighters certified as EMTs by 2023
Two crewmembers and another driver were injured when a vehicle crashed into an ambulance carrying a patient
The program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team