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Many 911 call centers face challenges determining whether a response should involve law enforcement, EMS, or a more specialized response when available
Knowing how to intervene when a colleague is going off the rails could save their career and protect the agency’s reputation
The 988 mental health crisis dialing code goes live July 16. The experts outline what to expect
Angel Boyd, 44, was allegedly shot by her sister-in-law’s boyfriend, who has been arrested
EMS attorneys Stephen Wirth and Douglas Wolfberg discuss the legal analysis of the charges brought against Colorado firefighter-medics in the Elijah McClain case
AMR-Cheyenne put a TEMS unit wrap on an older ambulance for joint responses with the Cheyenne SWAT team
Jonathan Wells, 50, was discovered by police after he didn’t show up for work
EMTs were initially prevented from responding to a call for help due to a Valdosta man blocking the entrance to the home and making threatening advances
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the pandemic has exacerbated the need for improved mental health services, saying more than half of Illinoisans reported a decline in their mental wellness
Taylor Brandt credits her tactical emergency medical training from the department for being able to give nine people another chance at life
In this tip, Gordon Graham outlines how first responders should communicate when encountering an individual experiencing a mental health crisis
Michael S. Spence, 28, is facing numerous charges in two cases, including aggravated assault, terroristic threats and reckless endangerment
Created earlier this year, Santa Fe’s Alternative Response Unit members are trained in de-escalation techniques
Viral video appears to show a San Diego County Sheriff’s deputy collapsing from a fentanyl overdose
Onslow County EMS is implementing a mask mandate as well as daily COVID-19 testing as outages impact staffing
The unique partnership is an attempt to decrease emergency services contacts with individuals who are better served by mental health professionals
The union accuses local government officials of excluding EMTs, paramedics from offering input
Jacob Dindinger, 20, had worked as a Tucson EMT for 4 months before he was shot while responding to a call
Two of the four paramedics who responded to a shooting death by federal authorities were initially “prevented” from being interviewed, union leaders said
In its first 18 days, the pilot program in Columbus handled 56 incidents, sending EMS providers to non-threatening calls that would otherwise go to police
Under the new law, police will no longer be the primary responders to welfare checks or psychiatric calls unless a crime has been committed
As part of the Community Assistance Response program, paramedics and mental health professionals, rather than police, are at the forefront of non-violent crisis calls
City officials said the program is off to a good start and is expected to expand
Danielle Lynn Hineline, 29, who remains at large, is accused of punching one Manheim Township provider and hitting another with a metal clip
A Scranton man is facing a slew of charges after allegedly lighting an ambulance on fire then walking away
Trained deputies “could help save someone’s life” sheriff says during program’s first week
Police officers, arriving before EMS, can make the most impact on patient survival by assessing and treating life threats
“It’s the best I could do with what I had,” said Officer Ronald Kennedy
A man shot a firefighter and two members of a Tucson ambulance crew, and killed a neighbor, before he was shot by police, officials said
A first responder in Caledonia was punched in the groin after arriving on scene to help police transport a female truck driver in possession of illegal drugs
Denver’s Support Team Assisted Response program pairs police officers with mental health professionals for some 911 responses
Leaders cite safety concerns, potential for confusion among non-English speaking patients
Matthew Thomas Cook, 34, was pulled over for a traffic stop before allegedly stealing an ambulance in an attempt to flee pursuing officers
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