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Armstrong Ambulance says Medford officials chose Cataldo Ambulance Service, a move that union EMTs and paramedics say lacked transparency and public input
All eight members of Roanoke Fire-EMS Recruit Academy 25-2 entered with EMS certifications, allowing an abbreviated 17-week academy ahead of expected retirements
The city of Southfield agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit tied to the 2020 Timesha Beauchamp case, in which she was pronounced dead by paramedics and later found alive at a funeral home
Columbus Firefighter Richard Barfield Jr. is being honored after rescuing two children and a 4-month-old from a crash, clearing an unresponsive father’s airway, and providing care for seven patients until crews arrived
A $6,687 grant helped the Seekonk Fire Department purchase two IV medication infusion pumps, improving the ability to deliver lifesaving care during transport
Documents outline potential reductions to CORE and surge staffing, raising concerns about disaster response capacity
FDNY EMTs Henry Garcia and Rachel Rosado safely delivered a baby on the side of the Bronx River Parkway during a major snowstorm after realizing a patient’s labor was imminent
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were “role play” and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
Mourn the deaths of five Dallas police officers, but don’t lower your standards by responding emotionally to provocation
The LAFD SOBER unit for Skid Row’s frequent users is a good idea, but potential dangers to paramedics cannot be ignored
Modern and legacy 911 telecommunication systems have weaknesses and potential failure points, which puts civilians and responders at risk
EMS leaders and providers need to study successes and failures as an opportunity to reduce death and disability from the next mass shooting
Dallas’ program came under fire for not making money, and that’s OK; here are 5 steps to a successful community paramedicine program
A growing population with more chronically ill patients and budget pressures demands all EMS agencies work diligently to provide appropriate services to their community
PRODUCT NEWS
“The engine started smoking, and they pulled over. And quickly, the engine caught on fire,” Chief Kazuo Todd said
Prepared Live aims to give Oconee County dispatchers a better look at the situation they are sending first responders into
By remounting rigs, the St. Charles County Ambulance District extends the life of their ambulance boxes and saves taxpayers money, Deputy Chief Jeremey Hollrah said
The expansion of Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department includes a $1.9-million outlay to purchase five new ambulances
If passed, the bill would allow state counties to charge a “fire protection fee” to help bridge the funding gap of additional paid staff
“The outpouring was phenomenal,” Lake Norden Chief of Police Tony Aas said, describing offers for substitute vehicles
The mix-up sparked a debate on best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question
The patient died at the scene, and the Johnson County Ambulance District medic who was in the back suffered lacerations to his head
Each Gaumard product “actually simulates a live human being, and we’ll be able to train on it and hone our skills,” said Chief Amera Gilchrist
The U.S. Army and FDNY rigs plus “our demo truck showcase Wheeled Coach’s versatility and customization capabilities,” said Sales Manager Abel Del Rio