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An American tourist was seriously injured after attempting to scale a fence near Rome’s Colosseum, reportedly trying to get a closer look at the ancient landmark
First responders face significantly higher risks of mental health challenges due to the intense stress and repeated trauma of their work, warns therapist Dr. Brendan Guarino
Minnesota Public Safety Dispatcher John Hutchins said access to traffic cameras were one of the best changes during his time on the job
A North Haven officer’s 9-year-old daughter’s quick thinking and guidance from a dispatcher helped revive her father during cardiac arrest
A Plainville student sparked a fire after intentionally damaging a laptop in part of a TikTok trend police say has led to multiple classroom fires across the state
Rain grounded helicopters during a hiker rescue near Deep Creek Hot Springs, forcing crews to hike over a mile into a canyon until skies cleared just enough for a helicopter hoist
Hazleton City firefighters responded to a mannequin on fire, but it turned out to be Jessica Lockwood’s body wrapped in a tarp
“I do not believe it is in the best interests of the American people to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency,” Cameron Hamilton said
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PRODUCT NEWS
AMR gave teen free transport from Children’s Hospital to a holiday party with family and friends
The department has been comparing brands for the past two months; county officials must approve the spending
She suffered multiple injuries after a man attacked EMTs, stole an ambulance, and crashed into her car killing her friend; the man was arrested and suffered critical injuries
Medics and EMTs from Station 32 hosted five children for a holiday party
Police car strikes ambulance at an intersection; patient aids the injured paramedic
Multiple EMS and fire agencies respond to players, spectators reporting headaches, dizziness, vomiting after hockey game
Crew assaulted by distressed motorist who then stole their ambulance; after theft assailant killed one and injured others in multiple crashes
A staffing shortage is resulting in long response times, and EMS providers are paid $6 per hour less than those in surrounding areas
New hardware has shown some units in the wrong locations; officials are working to fix the issue, which is part of a communication overhaul
The rapid response vehicle was responding to a nearby emergency when it crashed into the building