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An ambulance crew is suspended without pay after a news crew plays highway “gotcha”
In EMS every decision we make is layered with risks and benefits which need to be considered
Lack of training, confusing policy, and bystander conflict make halting or continuing resuscitation nearly impossible for medics to do what’s right
Colorado Springs Paramedic Nicholas Fisher tackled Dizmang and placed him in a headlock
Coroner’s staff arrived after the Springfield Township paramedics left the scene and found the woman trying to breathe
Paramedic Jeffrey Bates also will remain on probation for three years
The woman described to investigators how he beat her, controlled their relationship and frightened her father
The suspension “was a little surprising and a bit demoralizing,” said Marcy Trubshaw, Eagle Point captain and EMS service director
IAFF Local 42 leaders said that other Kansas City FD employees had similar physical altercations with patients or residents and were not disciplined or terminated
State investigators found that Guard Well Medical Transportation failed to ensure its vehicles were properly staffed during transports and failed to properly train its employees
Bradley Doyle faces multiple charges, including robbery and unlawful restraint, after an incident that began at an AMR Bridgeport parking lot
The Waterville firefighter resigned after being put on leave, citing personal reasons
A Colorado Springs officer and a paramedic held Kevin Dizmang on the ground after they saw him walking in the middle of a street, speaking unintelligibly
A juror said that most of panel wanted to convict Anthony Spada, who remains on leave from the Walla Walla department
Former Yellow Breeches leader Douglas Allen Shields was the student’s supervisor
The department expects to complete its investigation into the role of two fire department members present at the fatal police-involved incident next week
The state health department suspended the Walla Walla man’s paramedic license, making him ineligible for paid leave, a city spokesperson said
“If he never learned the consequences of spitting in a grown man’s face, then consider my actions a public education,” the firefighter told Telemundo
During a welfare check, the firefighters found a woman who appeared to be deceased and reported this to a doctor, but neither had assessed the patient
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held closed-door sessions about personnel and management issues
Douglas Randell was placed on leave without pay pending a fire safety board hearing
Elverson-Honey Brook Area EMS fired Jason McCully, who admitted to owning a toiletry bag containing a camera that was found in the restroom
Robert Marshall allegedly used the stolen card for $800 in purchases
The Roanoke County Police Department and the county’s internal auditor are investigating the Hollins Fire and Rescue Volunteer Squad
Officials are investigating the delay, and the patient died several hours after the crew was on scene
As the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigates, Monroe County Fire Chief Steve Hudson said Trauma Star’s service would not be harmed
Crystal Blevins accused the chief and others of inappropriate behavior; Jeffersontown Fire Department said it has taken appropriate action
Christopher Biggs reportedly worked on a call Tuesday, and IAFF Local 1715 President Ken McKenzie is concerned about perception and liability
More than 220 charges involve at least 27 antlered bucks taken illegally in Mineral, Grant and Hampshire counties in West Virginia, and parts of Maryland