Fatality in Antwerp Scaffolding Collapse
October 24, 2018
One person died when large scaffolding collapsed onto the street in the diamond district of Antwerp, Belgium.
20 Injured in Escalator Collapse in Rome
October 24, 2018
The news agency ANSA quoted Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi as saying that witnesses reported people were jumping and dancing on the escalator before the accident.
No Injuries in Plane Crash on California Freeway
October 24, 2018
The plane struck the center divider of U.S. 101 and the pilot, the only occupant, was safely removed before flames consumed much of the aircraft, the Los Angeles County Fire…
STARS Air Med Crew Features KP Vests, Wins Int’l Sim Cup 2018
October 24, 2018
Outfitted with Kendric Projects (KP) Air Medic Vests, STARS Flight nurse Jenny Thorpe and flight paramedic Matt Hogan bested 11 other teams from across North America at the annual critical…
Responder reunites with baby he delivered on bridge decades ago
October 23, 2018
San Francisco Fire Department firefighter-paramedic Chris Posey met Marcial Pacek, who is now an EMT, 29 years after delivering him on the Bay Bridge
ZOLL Introduces the Z Vent Portable Ventilator for EMS and Hospital Use
October 23, 2018
ZOLL® Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, today announced the launch of the company’s Z VentTM transport ventilator for pre- and intra-hospital…
ZOLL Introduces the Z Vent Portable Ventilator for EMS and Hospital Use
October 23, 2018
ZOLL® Medical Corporation, an Asahi Kasei Group Company that manufactures medical devices and related software solutions, today announced the launch of the company’s Z VentTM transport ventilator for pre- and intra-hospital…
Va. fire dept. officials give update on firefighter-paramedics hurt in fatal crash
October 23, 2018
Carter Lewis, who lost his leg in the crash, is recovering at home, and a firefighter identified as David is in stable, but serious condition
Former NJ EMT chief charged with insurance fraud
October 23, 2018
Donald Horner had an expired EMT certification and he allegedly altered reports on 27 occasions to conceal that fact when he served as a crew member
Ill. fire dept. takes 4 responders off 24-hour shifts in new staffing plan
October 23, 2018
Four Naperville Fire Department firefighter-paramedics are now working 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday as part of a “power-shifting” program