Texas city makes medical flights free for residents
February 7, 2020
The city entered an agreement with an air ambulance company in response to what it says is poor ground ambulance service from its county's current provider
Why we must move ‘Move Over’ up the agenda
February 7, 2020
After seven first responders were killed on roadways in the first 2 weeks of 2020, the key is education, awareness, constant reinforcement and stronger legislation of the “Move Over” message
Video: 2 FFs fired after physical fight on medical call
February 7, 2020
The firefighters were terminated after they were caught on camera and by a witness fighting each other on duty
Ga. fire chiefs, state officials seek independent reviews of ambulance response times
February 7, 2020
A dispute over self-reported response times in one corner of the state highlights ongoing efforts to establish an objective process
Developing a substance abuse program
February 7, 2020
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome Community Paramedic Lt. J.D. Postage, who works with Project FORT, the Violet Township Fire Department's substance abuse program
Paramedic accused of drugging, raping woman now charged with raping second woman
February 7, 2020
Police said the paramedic administered fentanyl and midazolam through an IV to one of the women before sexually assaulting her
NJ EMS agency responds to $617K fine, disputes DOH allegations
February 6, 2020
The agency’s chief says the NJ DOH had already approved their policy of staffing an unlicensed ambulance with one EMT
Colo. county 911 dispatchers reclassified as first responders
February 6, 2020
Arapahoe County dispatchers will now receive higher pay and better access to mental healthcare
FF-medic recalls off-duty response to shooting that killed Fla. trooper
February 6, 2020
Riviera Beach Firefighter-Paramedic DaWayne Watson came upon the shooting of Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joseph Bullock while driving home
Pa. paramedic dies suddenly after becoming ill at work
February 6, 2020
Veterans Memorial Paramedic Ted Dybus, who had also recently become a police officer, was honored at a memorial service Wednesday