NAEMT, Genentech launch stroke indicator, 911 importance PSA
June 23, 2021
The partnership is promoting the use of the BE FAST acronym to help people recognize the symptoms of stroke and when to call for help
Mass. man paralyzed in accident walks to thank first responders 1 year later
June 23, 2021
Scott Saumsiegle fell while doing some tree work and was paralyzed from the waist down, but one year later, he walked up to Topsfield first responders with gratitude
Doctor activist group protests live animal use in Wash. university paramedic training
June 23, 2021
The University of Washington defended its program as using the “gold standard,” but said it was committed to transitioning once a better simulator is available
Video: 2 Mich. cops hurt in multi-city stolen rig pursuit
June 23, 2021
Police pursued the stolen ambulance through four cities before they were able to subdue the suspect and take him into custody
Calif. crowd dances, blocks rig from transporting shooting victims
June 23, 2021
A shooting at a Juneteenth event left 1 dead and 5 injured, but first responders were blocked by partiers as they attempted to transport the patients
Conn. FF injured in fatal fire creates EMT scholarship fund in honor of fallen FF
June 22, 2021
The Ricardo Torres Jr. scholarship was created from a $50,000 donation to the City of New Haven by Lt. Samod Rankins
Ky. bill would allow inmates to keep EMT licences upon release
June 22, 2021
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
Ky. bill would allow inmates to keep EMT licenses upon release
June 22, 2021
Opponents of the bill say the safety factor is not being considered in the proposed legislation
$400K FEMA grant will add 12 paramedics to NM fire department
June 22, 2021
A total of $393,186 was awarded to the LCFD through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant by FEMA, of which the city must match 10%, or $39,320
Fla. medic lunges for loaded gun after patient pulls firearm during assessment
June 22, 2021
An unconscious man at a stoplight suddenly awoke when first responders were checking on him inside his car for a medical emergency, and reached for the weapon