3 years after deadline, Ill. county's 911 consolidation plan rejected
A state law passed in 2015 required the county to cut 50 percent of its 911 centers by 2016
Calif. first responders rescue man electrocuted while trimming trees
The process took about an hour and involved two engines, one ladder truck, police units and an ambulance
Conn. ambulance service honored for efforts at fatal plane crash scene
When the crew monitoring the scanners heard the crash announced, they sprung into action and three paramedics and five EMTs were on the scene within seven minut...
Conn. lawmakers consider expanding PTSD benefits to EMTs, prison guards
Proponents of expansion argue that EMTs and correctional officers witness as many traumatic incidents as law enforcement officers and firefighters
Patient assessment includes checking for medical alerts
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the importance of searching for a medical alert bracelet or tattoo when doing an initial patient assessment
British engineering student designs innovative medical kit for air ambulances
The design of the kit is meant to speed up lifesaving measures by preventing paramedics from having to rummage through equipment