Fla. law allows paramedics to carry guns at high-risk incidents
June 30, 2019
A new Florida law will give paramedics responding to situations deemed as high-risk the ability to carry more than medical supplies
Lawsuit filed in W. Va. county over ambulance fee
June 29, 2019
The lawsuit alleges that since the fees are improperly imposed, residents will “continue the undue hardship and financial burden of defending their rights against” the law firm
Death of Luis Alvarez hits home for Boston 9/11 responders
June 29, 2019
Detective Luis Alvarez was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2016, which he traced to the three months spent in the rubble of the World Trade Center’s twin towers after the…
Victims of medical helicopter crash in Minnesota identified
June 29, 2019
North Memorial Health of Robbinsdale, the hospital that owns the helicopter, identifies the pilot as Tim McDonald and the nurse as Deb Schott
Ohio Senate strips PTSD coverage for first responders from Workers’ Comp budget
June 29, 2019
The Senate wants more time to study the issue and other provisions passed by the House as part of the workers' compensation budget
Pa. city 911 dispatchers get $18.2M upgraded facility
June 28, 2019
The 67,000-square-foot center features upgraded technology and communication devices
Award-winning Calif. dispatcher prepares new script for help during catastrophic wildfires
June 28, 2019
The emergency dispatchers fielding the calls in 2017 had never before experienced such a storm of desperate pleas prompting them to give life-saving, unique instructions
Medical helicopter crash kills 2, injures 1
June 28, 2019
North Memorial Air Care helicopter crash at Minn. regional airport kills pilot and nurse; injures third crew member
Do you have a PAIP in place for when the emergency involves your own service?
June 28, 2019
A tragic incident in which a NY firefighter was killed by ambulance should have your department reviewing post-accident/incident plans, EVOC and safety courses
Cleveland ambulance breaks down during cardiac arrest transport
June 28, 2019
It took 10 minutes for a replacement ambulance to pick up the patient and continue transporting him to the hospital