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A separation agreement shows Fort Worth will pay outgoing Chief Jim Davis nearly $100K as he drops potential claims, including age discrimination and whistleblower allegations
What tunes will you be playing as you prepare to transport ghouls, ghosts or goblins?
Among those recognized were a firefighter/paramedic who saved an infant from a blaze and an EMS sergeant who provided lifesaving aid while off duty on vacation
Novi PD says a man carjacked a Medstar ambulance with a paramedic and patient inside, crashed into another vehicle, then fled on foot and tried to disarm responding officers
Wake County EMS may scale back emergency responses after 21 crashes this year, shifting to lights-and-sirens use in only 20% of calls
After Fort Worth Chief Jim Davis resigned, his lawyer argued the firefighters’ union impeded safety fixes by resisting a NIOSH review
Video released by the Fort Worth Police Department shows an officer and bystanders working to free the child before rendering medical aid; the baby is expected to recover
Firefighters, EMS crews and police officers connected with Warren County families, highlighting the training and teamwork behind public safety
TRENDING NEWS
COLUMNISTS & EXPERTS
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
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.
PRODUCT NEWS
The specialized ambulance aims to quickly transport expectant mothers to Level III NICU and is staffed with a multidisciplinary medical team
More than $2 billion will go toward helping federal, state and local government agencies prepare for and respond to the threat
After finding the body of an overdose victim last spring, 17-year-old Kanishk Nazareth wanted to do something to help save lives
Health officials say the first responders came into contact with the first patient in California to die from the virus
The briefing informed firefighters about COVID-19 signs and symptoms, preparations and protections
Butler County EMS of Kansas became the first recipient of the award acknowledging agencies that work to create a culture of safety
A total of 27 firefighters are now under quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure at a care facility
The “Invest in Vests” fundraiser raised enough money to buy 92 vests for firefighters, EMS personnel and police
One county recently purchased a system using a $100,000 state grant
The firefighters and police officers are believed to have possibly come in contact with the coronavirus at Life Care Center