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Patients in their 30s and 40s highlight the importance of early rehab, risk recognition and determination in overcoming stroke
Four South Jacksonville Fire Department members, including a paramedic and EMT, were recognized by village leaders after purchasing and installing a new part for a resident’s lift chair at no cost
EMT Frederick Whiteside died in the line of duty in 2023 but has been excluded from the memorial weekend service for the last two years
The boy’s mother carried the child next door, where Hernando County paramedic Stephen Murphy treated the most life-threatening wounds until additional responders arrived
The blast occurred at the Sheriff’s Enforcement Bureau compound; preliminary information indicates the explosion happened while personnel were handling explosives
The lawsuit claims the elimination of BRIC grants will leave communities vulnerable to natural disasters and reduce federal support for disaster prevention
The diagnosis was made after President Donald Trump noticed mild swelling in his lower legs, and tests found no signs of heart failure or arterial disease
When Lacey Fire District 3 crews arrived on scene, the puppy was unresponsive
TRENDING NEWS
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
Officials said the ambulance and another vehicle crashed at an intersection
Officials said the man was not wearing any reflective clothing while crossing the six-lane highway
The agency added 30 ballistic vests, which has been a months-long process for Bryan County EMS
Paige Lohmann and her boyfriend attempted to drive to the hospital, but pulled over and called 911
Men and women were asked to decide how willing they would be to ride in a driverless ambulance, and receive the care of two paramedics
The ambulance is a six-wheel drive vehicle that aims to help responders reach patients in isolated or off-road areas
The ambulance was acquired last year, but the department only recently received funding to staff it full-time
Police were engaged in a high-speed pursuit when the man crashed into the rear of an ambulance
The ambulance was transporting a non-critical patient when the man allegedly “darted out onto the roadway”
The vehicle will be used to save lives as a hostage negotiation command center