Pa. man crashed while impersonating first responder, police say
July 27, 2020
Police said the man had flashing blue lights on his vehicle, which also displayed emblems from fire and EMS departments he is not a member of
Pa. county first responders report coverage problems with new radio system
July 27, 2020
First responders in some areas of Erie County reported weak signals and "spotty" coverage despite the recently-implemented $26.5 million system
‘I know I’m protected’: Mass. EMS has only 1 virus case despite 5.6K+ calls since March
July 27, 2020
New Bedford EMS officials say strict PPE and infection control protocols have paid off in limiting its providers' exposure to COVID-19
Laughter may be the best medicine, but only if we titrate it to effect
July 26, 2020
8 ways to moderate humor to improve patient connection and care, and avoid taking it too far
Nearly 30 NJ lifeguards test positive for COVID-19 after attending party
July 26, 2020
Lifeguards from two beach patrols are isolating at home after attending the same party in Surf City
LA firefighter-paramedic dies from COVID-19 complications
July 26, 2020
Los Angeles Firefighter-Paramedic Jose M. Perez, 44, had been with the department for more than 16 years and is the first LAFD member to die from the virus
NY FF-EMT vows to return to duty after near-fatal crash
July 26, 2020
Parishville Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief and EMT Nicholas Jerome, 30, is recovering after being seriously injured in an on-duty crash Tuesday
Nev. county air ambulance membership ends due to pandemic
July 24, 2020
Officials said the organization that paid for the membership, which provided no-cost air ambulance services to Elko County residents, lost its funding due to the pandemic
Hundreds attend outdoor funeral for Texas emergency chief who died from COVID-19
July 24, 2020
Bexar County Emergency Management Coordinator Kyle Coleman, 69, served the county for 38 years and is remembered as a local legend
Medics, students aid antibody testing at Md. FDs
July 24, 2020
The testing serves a dual purpose of helping guide fire departments' safety measures and helping paramedic students gain experience