Robot helps health workers train for emergencies
Hal is one of the most advanced human simulators and can replicate many human vital signs — heartbeat, blood pressure, pulse, blood oxygen levels and breathing
Texas troopers honored for saving school shooting victim's life
Texas State Troopers Brandon Walmsley and Richard Northcote were awarded the Lifesaving Award for saving a 15-year-old with life-threatening gunshot wounds
How children of first responders can benefit from counseling
Counseling provides a welcoming space for children to discuss worries and share experiences unique to being in a first responder family
Ohio EMS providers fight for PTSD support in new contract
Cleveland officials recently halted contract negotiations and asked for an arbitration ruling that would have provided PTSD support to be thrown out
The impact of a government shutdown on public safety
Here's a breakdown of who is considered "essential" and "nonessential" during a federal government shutdown
NREMT announces all-time high for nationally certified EMS providers
More than 400,000 EMS providers are currently nationally certified at the EMR, EMT, AEMT or paramedic level