4 FDNY paramedics nominated for award after rescuing man from CO-filled basement
January 27, 2020
The FDNY nominated the paramedics for the Daily News Hometown Heroes award for saving the unconscious man from lethal CO exposure
‘Trauma for Teachers’ training designed by Calif. student, fire department
January 27, 2020
The program will train faculty to prepare for emergency situations and supply bleeding control kits for classrooms
Tactical paramedics should be allowed to carry firearms, Ohio fire chief says
January 26, 2020
The fire department is seeking permission from city council to arm paramedics who assist the SWAT team
Former treasurer must pay back $83K to rescue squad, judge says
January 26, 2020
A judge said the former treasurer and EMT must pay back the amount she improperly spent and the cost of a state audit
2 paramedics injured, SWAT team responds after attack in Pittsburgh
January 26, 2020
The paramedics were responding to a medical call when the 911 caller reportedly assaulted them
Assess patient’s complaints for associated signs or pertinent negatives
January 26, 2020
Dig deep during the assessment to either rule out or rule in specific traumatic injury or illness
10 lose jobs at Pa. 911 center, reportedly for New Year’s rum toast at work
January 25, 2020
Officials say there will be mandatory overtime and ramping up of recruit training after 10 employees left following an incident involving alcoholic egg nog
2nd US case of Wuhan coronavirus found in patient from Illinois, CDC says
January 24, 2020
A Chicago woman who recently returned from China has been diagnosed with the novel form of coronavirus
Houston hospital system launches air ambulance service
January 24, 2020
HCA Houston Healthcare unveiled its first medical helicopter on Friday and plans to add a second helicopter later this year
Photo of the Week: EMS Explorers train at Mo. county ambulance service
January 24, 2020
The youth program participants practiced various skills including first aid, splinting and team building