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Report: Hacking attempts on healthcare agencies increased by more than 9,800% in 2020
Cybersecurity experts said a recent ransomware attack on Scripps Health in San Diego is just one example of the growing threat
German EMS uses QR technology to discourage illegal photography at emergency scenes
Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe's "Gaffen Tötet," or "Gawking Kills," campaign warns of the penalties for interfering with emergency operations
Md. paramedic who died from COVID-19 honored at memorial ceremony
Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company Paramedic Jeffrey Shaffer, 67, served for nearly 50 years before his death in August
The “F” word in public safety
How many tragedies in public safety are assigned a proximate cause, when the real problem lying in wait is a grossly fatigued…
Texas trooper injured in crash with stolen ambulance
The crash occurred as authorities were pursuing the stolen rig
Calif. paramedic dies in crash on way to work
Riggs Ambulance Service Paramedic Marc Trujillo, 24, served in EMS for nearly five years and was a father-to-be
NC firefighters’ union says 911 center staffing shortage causing response delays
The Durham union said it can take as long as 10 minutes for firefighters to be dispatched to a call
San Diego’s new ambulance contract includes stiffer penalties for slow response times
Under the contract, Falck will be fined $5,000 every time an ambulance takes longer than 24 minutes to arrive at an emergency
Paramedic hurt in rig crash in Chicago
The ambulance crew was transporting a patient in serious condition at the time of the crash
4 dead, 1 injured after shooting, fire in Maryland
Witnesses said they heard an explosion and then saw a man in the street firing at people
Photo of the Week: Del.’s 1st-ever paramedic attends opening of new namesake station
Retired New Castle County EMS Lt. John B. Potter joined the ribbon-cutting ceremony where the station was dedicated in his name
Portland officials support slow, ‘methodical’ expansion of mental health response pilot
Commissioners debated how much funding to allocate to the program, which dispatches a paramedic and social worker to some calls