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Police say a Universal Ambulance running lights and sirens was hit by a Jeep Cherokee, flipping the rig onto its side
Authorities say a third-party contractor cleaning an empty underground gasoline tank at the Exposition Parkway Costco fainted from fumes
The White House confirms early talks on turning the 9/11 Memorial & Museum into a federally run national monument, drawing pushback from state leaders and the site’s nonprofit operator
FDNY Ceremonial Unit leader Lt. Joseph LaPointe has guided hundreds of funerals and every Ground Zero anniversary since 2001and will step down, closing 35 years of service
All three Champaign first responders sustained serious stab wounds and were transported for emergency treatment
A fuel truck struck a Carroll County ambulance, sending seven patients to hospitals — two by helicopter
The union accused Galveston EMS of prioritizing computer training over rapid hospital transport following a swift water rescue
Leaked tape shows ex-aide opposed raising FDNY EMT pay to firefighter levels, stalling Adams’ parity pledge amid worsening EMS staffing crisis
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COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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The heartbreaking death of a Kansas City FF/paramedic reminds us that every shift carries unseen dangers
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
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PRODUCT NEWS
EMS Products
AT&T plans to roll out a number of improvements to FirstNet this year
The RAPTOR can respond to mass casualty incidents such as vehicle crashes, mass shootings or natural disasters
Ottawa Paramedic Service has changed their red and white flashing lights to red and blue lights
The windows of a West Midlands Ambulance Service rig were smashed while providers were inside a patient’s home
REACH Air Medical Services’ new base will work closely with San Bernardino County AMR and will operate in partnership with the County Fire
City consultants recommend reducing the number of “low-priority calls” by the fire department and overhauling the city’s dispatch center
Fire Recovery USA, a California-based recovery service, is helping the Palestine Fire Department recoup costs from at-fault accidents of non-residents
A division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, VFIS was one of the first insurance providers that specialized in options for the unique challenges that come with being a first responder
To combat the shortage in emergency service workers, Allina Health will begin offering a paid EMT course
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal information provided