In praise of the checklist for error prevention

Complex and life-dependent systems often fail in their reliance on experience and professionalism alone

Ga. county votes to extend contract with troubled ambulance provider

The DeKalb County commission voted to extend its contract with an ambulance provider that has faced criticism for years that it responds too slowly to emergency...

Mich. paramedic recognized in state, nation for 30 years of service

Frank DeLaTorre received two Stars of Life awards from the Michigan Association of Ambulance Services and the American Ambulance Association

Port police chief: Firefighter fatally hit by ambulance likely had been drinking

Nicholas McKeon, a 22-year-old Port Jervis Fire Department volunteer since his teens, died after being struck by a Port Jervis Volunteer Ambulance at 5:49 a.m....

Police: Firefighter fatally hit by ambulance had likely been drinking

Port Jervis Fire Department Firefighter Nicholas McKeon was sleeping in front of the bay doors and was killed after being struck by an ambulance responding to a...

What we can learn about documentation and duty from Michael Jackson

Paramedic Richard Senneff knew he would eventually be in court as soon as he recognized his cardiac arrest patient was the ‘King of Pop’

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