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The San Jose captain is accused of stealing drugs from a fire station and faces multiple charges, as an audit reveals widespread tampering across city firehouses
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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
The former Action Ambulance employee alleges retaliation after reporting violations, including expired controlled substance vials, failure to restock certain controlled substances and failure to maintain inventory
Monthly receipts averaging $160K put Kingston’s ambulance billing on pace for $1.9M
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Whatever happens next in court, this tragic case leaves EMS with five hard-earned lessons that could save a patient’s life — and your career
Communicating with law enforcement and following these clinical guidelines will help to keep patient safety first and foremost
Kyle Busch’s death from pneumonia-related sepsis underscores why early recognition, rapid treatment and public education matter
My legal career is predicated on defending providers who find themselves on the wrong end of the law because of the difficult judgement calls in the heat of a moment. This is not that scenario.
EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
Here’s what EMS providers should know about the updated standards, national assessments and opportunities to improve pediatric care together
PRODUCT NEWS
A small percentage of EMS departments across the country carry blood on their ambulances
Due to an increased volume of patients, the hospital worked with EMS providers to decide whether a patient could be taken elsewhere
The ambulance would provide better service to rural areas, where many patients are transported to hospitals in hand-pulled rickshaws
Officials said the ambulance was responding to a call when the collision occurred
Allen Brown was charged with discharging a weapon into an occupied property
Getac customizes solutions for their customers through every step of the process
Bobby Glenn was being transported to the hospital via ambulance for involuntary commitment when he began attacking EMS providers
The chief said the patient compartment is normally in good shape, and the motor, cab and drive train are what needs to be replaced
The collision caused the ambulance to catch fire; an EMS provider was taken to a hospital with minor injuries
Police said the man fired a single shot into an ambulance before fleeing and attempting to rob a convenience store