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Ga. man threatens firefighters, rams fire engine during EMS call
Police say the man threatened to shoot Cobb County firefighters who were working a medical emergency, then backed his car into their…
6 injured in stabbing at Wash. high school
Four students and a security guard were taken to hospitals after the stabbing at Foss High School in Tacoma
FEMA brings back staff who voiced preparedness concerns as storm season looms
With hurricane season and the World Cup approaching, the agency reinstated employees and extended contracts to shore up its workforce
President Trump signs bill funding DHS, ending record government shutdown
The bipartisan package funds most of Homeland Security, but leaves immigration enforcement money for a separate GOP budget fight
Off-duty paramedics improvise to deliver baby on Delta flight
Two off-duty paramedics helped deliver the girl, improvising with passenger blankets and a shoelace before the plane landed in Portland
Pa. city approves $2.8M 5-year ambulance contract following hospital closure
The agreement aims to stabilize EMS in Chester after Crozer Health’s closure, with VMSC reporting faster response times in its first year
W.Va. fire department adds ambulances to boost EMS response
Two new units are already in service, expanding medical response capabilities for Sophia and nearby communities
Mobile medical lab brings lifesaving training to Texas first responders
Texas Health Fort Worth’s simulation unit gives EMS and fire crews hands-on emergency training closer to home
Wash. officials approve $1K fine for 911 lift-assist calls at licensed care facilities
The fee is aimed at Bellingham care facilities that call 911 for non-emergency lifts or moves, while keeping fire crews available for…
Tenn. county EMS collections remain below budget
Cumberland County officials say EMS revenue is improving, but collections remain $656,828 under budget for the fiscal year
Ala. county ends opioid fund contracts, shifts control to boost EMS funding
Mobile County officials say the move will direct more settlement dollars to EMS, fire and community overdose response efforts
Moose meat divided among crews after collision with Minn. ambulance
The Ely Area Ambulance was transporting a patient to Duluth when it hit a cow moose on Hwy. 169