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EMT in wreck that killed 4 UGA students ‘truly heartbroken’

Abby Short was driving home from work when a car filled with college students crossed the center line and crashed into her

May 24, 2016 12:38 PM
‘EMS Bingo’ Facebook photo criticized

An EMS Week photo of the game was considered offensive and a ‘black eye’ on first responders

May 23, 2016 04:34 PM
Pa. plant worker gets arm caught in machine

Paramedics brought the bleeding under control and transported the man to the hospital

May 19, 2016 08:38 AM
Texas firefighter-paramedic retires after 25 years

Lorenzo Rivas, 54, was lauded for his wit, humor and powerful voice; several people gave heartfelt testimonials and talked about funny stories

April 16, 2016 10:08 PM
All EMS stakeholders asked to comment on revision to EMS Agenda

NHTSA is seeking responses to a specific set of questions to guide the next 30 years of evolution in EMS

April 14, 2016 09:32 AM
Off-duty medic saves football player from more severe injury

Jason Ross, who was watching his son from the sidelines, saw the player was at risk of paralysis by the way he landed

April 07, 2016 09:32 AM
Report holds up PTSD bill benefiting first responders

A senator who voted against the bill at the committee level attached a minority report, slowing it from being taken up for debate on the Senate floor

April 05, 2016 11:40 AM
First responders rescue man trapped at construction site

It took the first responders nearly an hour to free the man who was trapped between the bucket and the body of the construction vehicle he had been driving

April 02, 2016 07:38 PM
Annual fee offers Pa. residents unlimited ambulance trips

The subscription service allows residents to pay one flat fee to the EMS department

March 31, 2016 11:01 AM
EpiPens aren’t the only drug becoming more expensive

Spiking costs force patients to quit medication and rely on EMS for help

August 26, 2016 08:17 PM