Paramedic tailgating at NFL game helps save man’s life
October 10, 2019
Houston Texans fan Gary Reimers collapsed in the tailgating parking lot; a nearby registered nurse and paramedic jumped in to help
Intoxicated driver crashes into Tenn. ambulance at red light
October 10, 2019
Norman Devasure, 65, told officers he had consumed two large drinks of whiskey before an NFL game
2 Fla. firefighters stabbed during medical call
October 10, 2019
The firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment and a suspect was found and taken into custody
EMT 360: A new approach to EMT education
October 9, 2019
Kelly Grayson flips his EMS training model, emphasizing patient interaction so students “get to the good stuff” early on
Investigation reveals Cleveland EMS’s staffing woes
October 9, 2019
According to an investigative news team, Cleveland EMS routinely takes ambulances out of service due to staffing shortages
Ohio EMS dept. to receive award for helping patients into recovery
October 9, 2019
Colerain Township Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services created an all-hands-on-deck approach to help people with substance use disorders
Increase in paramedic assaults prompts new partnership with police dept.
October 9, 2019
Austin-Travis County EMS and the Austin Police Department rolled out specific call codes to help police get to them quickly in an emergency
911 calls surge in SF, causing ‘level zero’ status on daily basis
October 9, 2019
A recent analysis showed that 911 calls have increased, yet no additional paramedics have been hired since 2015
Former Pa. ambulance chief sentenced for stealing $30K from agency
October 9, 2019
Brian Eckert will be on house arrest after being sentenced to four to 23 months in county prison
Deer struck, thrown in crash kills Mich. dispatcher
October 9, 2019
Paramedics took Erika Ladas, 28, to a hospital, where she died from her injuries