Early results of Calif. Alzheimer's Response Team showing promise

Results from an effort to help responders handle dementia-related calls are encouraging enough that some are already thinking about how to expand the program

24 Amazon workers hospitalized after bear repellent is 'accidentally released'

Rachael Lighty of Amazon said the company appreciated “the swift response of local responders” after a “damaged aerosol can dispensed strong fumes”

Silent night: A paramedic Christmas story

A paramedic's job is about helping people and doing the best he can for each patient

$4.5M plan to reduce strain on Calif. fire dept. approved

The new effort comes months after officials raised concerns about the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s aging stations and equipment

4 questions to answer before purchasing a specialty EMS vehicle

Agencies should take into consideration local terrain, potential hazards and future needs before purchasing a specialty EMS vehicle

Lessons to apply: Welfare check incident became an LODD

NIOSH line of duty death investigation recommendations for conducting welfare checks are applicable to every EMS agency

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