Northern Calif. wildfire death toll grows to 48

Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said he has requested 100 National Guard troops to help with the search for human remains

Research Analysis: More than 1-in-20 EMT deaths are due to suicide

A study in Arizona over a seven-year period confirms a higher rate of death by suicide among EMTs vs. the general public

NY counties using grants to upgrade 911 equipment

The improvements come after Oneida County experienced several issues, such as when mice chewed through phone lines, causing Verizon customers not to be able to...

Time for a change: The push to classify 911 operators as first responders

When the unthinkable occurs, 911 operators are the first contact many of us have with first responders

Off-duty EMT saves newlywed who broke neck on honeymoon

Nikki Lewis, who has been in the hospital for nearly two months after breaking her neck in Hawaii, thanked EMT Chad Harkins for saving her

EMS body armor: What providers need to know

EMS personnel must be familiar with the types of body armor and its practical on-duty use during patient assessment and care

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