Study: 8% of Va. first responders have suicidal thoughts
Of the 5,000 first responders surveyed, nearly 60% talked about depression, trauma, alcohol use and suicidal thoughts
New tech in ambulances gives real-time monitoring capabilities to Ark. first responders
The Bella Vista Fire and EMS Department among first in the nation to launch cerebral oximetry machines in two of its ambulances
Ore. voters to decide on $28M upgrade to radio system for 911 dispatch center
The current analog-based system would be upgraded to an all-digital radio system
Free EMS services arranged for NY high school football season
Five local ambulance companies will provide emergency services free of charge throughout the high school football season
Ore. city paramedics and EMTs complete mandated self-defense classes
The recently mandated training comes after the company says there has been an apparent increase in attacks on paramedics and EMTs while on duty in Portland
5 EMS captains sue Cleveland for racial discrimination
After the plaintiffs filed grievances, Commissioner Nicole Carlton and the city admitted race and gender were factors when switching shifts for captains