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EMS doesn’t choose people — it prioritizes patients based on risk, access and the realities of an unstable scene
Delayed treatment, disjointed command and outdated protocols are costing lives. Here’s how to streamline care from the crisis point to the trauma center.
TEMS medics need to be in top physical condition to respond with and care for SWAT officers
The Justice Department is conducting an investigation into possible civil rights violations that could result in federal charges
The St. Louis County prosecutor will reportedly announce a decision Monday afternoon
By next month, all 39 of the department’s sergeants will have been trained in how to administer the drug
She suffered a gash that appeared to be caused by either a bullet fragment or broken glass
Man became agitated over treatment and drew a handgun from his waistband in the deadly November 3 shooting
EMS leaders are using their experience from the previous unrest to better plan and keep crews safe
She called 911 for medical assistance and says officers forcefully arrested her; both she and police say they have video to prove what happened
The Mo. governor declared a state of emergency in anticipation of riots once a grand jury decision is made against the cop who fatally shot Michael Brown
They have been knocking on doors claiming to be EMTs and asking to see resident’s medications
An elderly man woke to find the burglar standing over him; he claimed he was a medic sent to check on his wellbeing
A man in N.J. was surprised to receive charges for a $700 bill after a former friend who possibly overdosed gave paramedics his name and address
Law enforcement is working to contain the kind of violence seen in the wake of Mike Brown’s shooting
The chase drew multiple law enforcement agencies as it crossed county lines
Their mother is in a coma after calling for help, but was unable to let crews in; the building is supposed to have a system that allows access for emergency services
The teen was arrested and Tased after police located the rig, and he walked toward officers while refusing to drop an armful of items
The push is part of an effort to equip as many responders with the drug as possible
They have been cleared to return to the 911 system after they were suspended without pay in the aftermath of Eric Garner’s death while in police custody
She tried intercept gunman Jaylen Fryberg before he shot himself; he had recently been named a homecoming prince before the attack that killed one girl and critically injured four others
One person was killed in high school shooting in addition to the lone student gunman
Police are investigating why a 7-month-old girl was left in the car for hours; the father was driving and called 911 as soon as he noticed her
Authorities believe there were three gunmen involved in three shootings Wednesday morning
A man being treated by medics drove off in the ambulance and led police on a chase that ended when he crashed into a truck at an intersection
One group of college students threatened to beat up an elderly man, and another resident heard someone threatening to kill police officers
One resigns, one fired after not relaying information about the location of victims and an armed suspect as police and medics searched the area
A responder sitting in the back was able to jump out safely before he drove away; the patient felt he was being hospitalized against his will
Dash cam captures the police pursuit of an ambulance stolen by a hospital patient as it makes several unpredictable stops
Officials aren’t sure if it’s a coordinated effort or a number of copycats, but with nearly a dozen threats in a week the sheer number is a concern
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