Ark. EMT returns to work after 100-foot fall
September 27, 2019
Jennifer Bartholmey was hiking by herself when she fell down a cliff and sustained multiple injuries, including a broken pelvis and tibia in March 2018
15 students treated by paramedics after eating marijuana edibles
September 27, 2019
A student allegedly brought marshmallow marijuana edibles to school and distributed them to fellow students
Bill would give retired first responders over 50 access to Medicare
September 27, 2019
The proposed legislation would ensure retired first responders between the ages of 50 and 65 would be eligible for Medicare
Tenn. EMS director suspended over alleged inappropriate behavior
September 27, 2019
District Attorney Mike Taylor confirmed the allegations against EMS Director Will Angel and has referred the case to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Ala. ambulance service unable to secure $2M bond
September 27, 2019
First Response Ambulance Service was unable to obtain a $2 million performance bond required by the ambulance ordinance prior to commencing operations
House committee passes bill to help Pa. EMS, volunteer fire companies
September 27, 2019
Rep. Chris Sainato's House Bill 1834 will extend the expiring Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant program if it passes the floor vote
Lack of volunteers pushes ND ambulance service to consider disbanding
September 26, 2019
Most of the current volunteer staff is over the age of 60 and the agency has not had any new volunteers sign up
Planet Fitness donates workout equipment to Pa. EMS agency
September 26, 2019
Planet Fitness officials wanted to help an organization that needed the equipment since they are required to update or change its equipment every five years
FDNY EMS demands equal pay
September 26, 2019
FDNY EMS personnel crowded City Hall demanding equal pay to other uniformed public safety services
Maine city first responders raise concerns over ambulance coverage, quality of services
September 26, 2019
The split between 911 coverage and interfacility transfers seems to be causing the biggest frustration for local emergency officials