First responders recall moment tornado struck ambulance
April 21, 2019
Two paramedics were driving back from a call when they encountered severe weather
Ambulance hits pothole, stabilizes patient’s rapid heartbeat
April 21, 2019
During a rough transport, the ambulance hit a large pothole, which stabilized a man’s heart that was reaching 200 bpm
NM fire department to create EMS division
April 21, 2019
Each of the city's five fire stations has one or two ambulances and is staffed by at least one paramedic and one firefighter/EMT
Man steals drugs from ambulance during transport
April 21, 2019
A man riding with a patient during transport to a hospital was charged with theft after vials of morphine and ketamine were found to be missing
Boy, 5, calls 911 for McDonald’s
April 21, 2019
A little boy called 911 on a deactivated cell phone to ask for someone to bring him lunch from the golden arches
Ky. university gets $87M grant to cut opioid deaths in 16 counties
April 21, 2019
Each grant site will partner with at least 15 communities to measure the impact of prevention, treatment and recovery interventions in hospitals, behavioral health programs, and the criminal justice system
NY volunteer FDs seek right to send bills for EMS calls
April 21, 2019
Volunteer fire companies foot the bill for everything associated with an ambulance, which he estimated comes in between $160,000 and $200,000
Shortage of dispatchers prompts Maine to consider improving benefits
April 20, 2019
A proposed bill would open up special state retirement plans that previously were available only to police, fire and EMS personnel
Shortage of emergency dispatchers prompts Maine to consider improving benefits
April 20, 2019
A proposed bill would open up special state retirement plans that previously were available only to police, fire and EMS personnel
Man revived with Narcan, arrested after release from hospital
April 20, 2019
When he was released from the hospital, the man was arrested for unauthorized possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia