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

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