Driver fleeing fender bender with FDNY ambulance crashes into pole
December 7, 2020
Police said the driver was distracted by an argument with another driver when he rolled into the ambulance
Family, community mourns retired Chicago FF-medic killed by carjackers
December 6, 2020
Retired Chicago Firefighter-Paramedic Dwain Williams, who served the department for more than 20 years, was killed in an attack by three gunmen on Thursday
Calif. ambulance flipped on side in collision
December 6, 2020
The ambulance was struck by a car at an intersection while running lights and sirens on Thursday
Dallas plans for medics, FFs, police to be first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
December 6, 2020
It is unclear when the city will receive a shipment of doses, which will likely be allocated first to medical facilities in the state
My COVID-19 experience: An open letter to fire and EMS personnel asking for vigilance
December 4, 2020
It will take teamwork and cooperation among all of us to understand and fight this monster
A 5-step wellness checkup
December 4, 2020
Focus on the 9,000 things you can do, rather than the 1,000 you can’t and follow these tips to reduce stress
Photo of Week: Canine companion aids research on dispatcher stress
December 4, 2020
"Thor" is helping Mecklenburg (N.C.) EMS study the effects of therapy dogs on dispatchers' vitals following stressful 911 calls
HHS expands access to COVID-19 countermeasures in PREP Act declaration
December 4, 2020
The new amendment to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act declaration aims to open more pathways for telehealth use and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine
AAA says EMS system is at ‘a breaking point,’ requests $2.6B in federal aid
December 4, 2020
Private ambulance companies received $350 million in federal COVID-19 assistance in April, but the American Ambulance Association says that's far from enough
Idaho paramedic loses home, pets in fire
December 4, 2020
Paramedic Tara Blunt's colleagues and community members have rallied around her and set up a donation fund to help with expenses as the holiday season approaches