New air medical transport base opens in Calif. county

REACH Air Medical Services' new base will work closely with San Bernardino County AMR and will operate in partnership with the County Fire

Ill. city council: Fire dept. takes too much equipment on medical calls

City consultants recommend reducing the number of "low-priority calls" by the fire department and overhauling the city's dispatch center

NY county officials question drug drop box program

After two paramedics were charged with taking drugs from the voluntary drop box, officials are wondering how effective the program is

Texas fire dept. charging non-residents for rescue services

Fire Recovery USA, a California-based recovery service, is helping the Palestine Fire Department recoup costs from at-fault accidents of non-residents

Ill. city to receive Fitch & Associates fire, emergency response study

"The results will tell us if we're sending the right resources on emergency calls and if the resources being sent are appropriate," City Manager Patrick Urich s...

Preventing violence against EMS personnel

Violence prevention training and situational awareness can help keep EMS providers safe on scene

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