Beloved Pennsylvania EMS Chief Dies On Duty After Cardiac Arrest
October 21, 2018
Despite CPR efforts and immediate transport, EMS Chief Robert (Bob) Reeder, died while working a charity event after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Paramedics Rescue Tortoise in California … and Transport to Appropriate Destination
October 21, 2018
Paramedics from Heartland Fire Rescue and American Medical Response come across a tortoise on the sidewalks of El Cajon, Calfornia, and reunites it with its owner.
Temperature mistake forces Walgreens to re-vaccinate hundreds
October 21, 2018
Hundreds of undergraduates who received vaccinations against type B meningococcal disease must receive replacement inoculations
Okla. city plans to join opioid class action lawsuit
October 21, 2018
The City of Moore said the opioid crisis forced them to spend more money on firefighters, EMS providers and other addiction services than usual
First responders help couple through unexpected early birth
October 21, 2018
The emergency responders had to contend with baby Shay's umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, and after he was born he was whisked away to the hospital
Pa. township considers implementing AED ordinance
October 20, 2018
The new ordinance would require building owners to put an automated external defibrillator in high-occupancy places
Okla. EMTs educate children about life as a first responder
October 20, 2018
EMTs gathered with children grades kindergarten to fifth grade to explain what they do, teach them how to perform CPR and give an inside look at their job
Respected NY first responder honored after unexpected death
October 20, 2018
Christopher Weeks, a dedicated first responder who died unexpectedly, was paid tribute by his colleagues with a 15-vehicle fire and ambulance escort
What if EMS won a $1 billion lottery jackpot?
October 20, 2018
Big dreams to improve EMS with a windfall of funding for safety, health and wellness, research and leadership development
7 keys to proper care and cleaning of your ballistic vest
October 19, 2018
Follow these do’s and don’ts to prolong the life of this lifesaving investment