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House Bill 5249 would allow BLS crews staffed with a paramedic and EMT to operate at a restricted ALS level, easing 24/7 ALS staffing pressures
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A former Jefferson County paramedic filed a lawsuit alleging defamation, unfair hiring practices, retaliation and electronic eavesdropping, claiming her reporting of scope-of-practice concerns set off a chain of events
Under a policy that took effect in early November, Virginia Beach EMS now responds to most calls without lights and sirens, citing just a 2–3 minute time savings versus nearly doubled crash risk
Cleveland EMS officials report a growing number of assaults, with many cases resulting in minor charges, fueling concerns about safety, accountability and staffing
With new AMR base rates topping $5,000 and per-mile fees adding hundreds more, Spokane-area fire leaders and insurers are questioning the surge
Colin Wall, a volunteer firefighter and former EMT, used CPR to revive an unresponsive man while picking up equipment just before Christmas
Construction crews began removing collapsed walls and roofing Wednesday at Bristol Health & Rehab Center to aid investigators after Tuesday’s explosion
Holiday with a Hero event matches kids with first responders for shopping and holiday cheer
When there’s no driver to talk to: Training preps first responders for autonomous vehicle encounters
The GHSA-Waymo online course covers extrication, vehicle shutdowns and safe interaction with autonomous cars during emergencies
PRODUCT NEWS
Video shows how officers blocked in the ambulance as the driver pulled into a gas station
Monticello Fire Department crew members extricated a Wayne County EMS provider from the ambulance
Madison County providers reportedly had to shake the woman, who was unresponsive at the wheel of her vehicle, causing her to hit the gas pedal
MedStar increased staffing and “dispatchers used ... pen and paper to keep track of where paramedics and ambulances were”
Hall Ambulance has partnered with Sunny Mueller, a licensed clinical professional, to provide on-demand mental health assistance
Firefighters had to free the driver, who was stuck inside the rig after the collision
Relieved family members reunited with Uintah and Rick Keever, who Mercy Flights personnel transported to a hospital
Following the dramatic rescue, paramedics treated the two patients for hypothermia
Four local agencies responded to the North Warren Emergency Squad incident, which was reportedly caused by a driver failing to yield the right of way
A photo from Columbia Fire & Rescue members who responded to the scene showed an ambulance on its side with significant damage