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NM city to launch Alternative Response Unit for low-threat 911 calls
The unit will be composed of a police officer, a paramedic, a behavioral health caseworker and a social worker
Tenn. bill would require death penalty or life sentence for killings of first responders
The law would apply to first-degree murder of first responders performing official duties
A no-win situation: When medical director orders violate policy
Should Kansas providers face discipline for not transporting a patient who was breathing?
Study: In-ambulance telehealth consultation leads to faster stroke treatment
South Carolina researchers found that door-to-treatment time was cut by 18 minutes with in-ambulance telehealth consultation
What’s in your tactical medical kit?
When you’re on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose?
First responder cyclist group to host interactive mental health campaign
The #MomevementIsMedicine campaign encourages first responders and their loved ones to stay active while learning resiliency skills
The XShear cuts to the heart of the matter
If you are a provider with an IFAK, or a tactical medic, you will want to upgrade to these shears
Ga. firefighter-EMT, 21, dies during his first shift
St. Marys Firefighter-EMT Efren Medina died suddenly after returning to the station from a medical call
Ga. firefighter-EMT, 20, dies during his first shift
St. Marys Firefighter-EMT Efren Medina died suddenly after returning to the station from a medical call
Ore. FD says ambulance was sabotaged, engine destroyed
Authorities are investigating what Rocky Point Fire District officials say was the malicious vandalism of their only ambulance
Mass. firefighter-EMT, 23, on ventilator with COVID-19
A fundraiser was set up for Plainville Firefighter-EMT Brett Bertram after he was placed in a medically-induced coma
Austin-Travis County EMS chief to retire after 40 years of service
Chief Ernesto Rodriguez, who has served as ATCEMS chief since 2008, will retire at the end of May