NJ city FFs to respond to life-threatening EMS calls; union says more training needed

Newark's fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan

Fla. county's 911 triage system earns national recognition

The Volusia County program allows dispatchers to transfer non-emergency 911 calls to a nurse for remote assessment and home care guidance

2 dead, more than 20 injured in Fla. banquet hall shooting

Officials said three shooters opened fire on a crowd outside the banquet hall

COVID-19 to blame for medic shortage, Calif. county officials say

Academies teaching new paramedics saw a 50 percent drop in enrollment last year, or higher, according to the AMR regional director in the county

Study: Relying on caffeine after sleep deprivation can lead to procedural errors

Researchers found sleep-deprived study participants could complete simple tasks while running on caffeine, but were impaired with more complex tasks

Photo of the Week: Royal Ambulance (Calif.) unveils 'Heroes' mural

The mural painted by artist Amanda Lynn honors the work of EMS providers over the last 18 months of the pandemic

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