Boston FF-EMT dies 1 month before retirement
June 20, 2021
Lt. Richard “Rick” Stirling Jr. died of a heart attack just one month shy of retiring from the Boston Fire Department
San Diego Fire Rescue struggles with response times, closes some coverage gaps
June 20, 2021
An internal analysis of 700,000 emergency calls between 2015 and 2020, shows a drop in how often the city meets its response time goals for general emergencies
Paramedic shot at NC Juneteenth event
June 20, 2021
A paramedic was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot at an event honoring Juneteenth Day
Wash. EMT dad inspires medical service that runs in the family
June 20, 2021
From the time EMT Randy Scott's children were little, they understood the importance of helping those in need, even during family vacations
Woman allegedly steals LAFD ambulance, crashes into pole
June 19, 2021
Police say a woman stole an ambulance while first responders were responding to a 911 call
Calif. county holds emergency preparedness fair for residents
June 19, 2021
The Yuba County Office of EMS held a fair to educate residents on what to do during a natural disaster, and handed out go-bags
Is your stretcher mattress holding up under increased infection control?
June 18, 2021
When decon is not enough to assure patient comfort and safety, consider replacing your stretcher mattress with an affordable, durable substitute
How anchoring can cause medical errors
June 18, 2021
EMS providers need to understand anchoring, a type of cognitive bias, to prevent errors in prehospital patient assessment and care
VIDEO: Bronx patient tries to force his way back into FDNY ambulance
June 18, 2021
A man breaks out of an FDNY rig during transport, only to attack the rig while demanding to be let back in, at one point screaming, "Call the cops!"
1-click Prime Day tips for public safety
June 18, 2021
What's on your department’s Amazon wish list? 5 ways to leverage Prime Day for your department and community