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St. Louis EMT in need of lung transplant appeals workers’ comp rejection
St. Louis EMT Liz Smith says she nearly died from COVID-19, but the city said it can't verify that she had the…
NVFC executive director dies unexpectedly
Heather Schafer joined the National Volunteer Fire Council in 1993 and had served as executive director and CEO since 1994
Rescuers save 2 from pickup truck dangling over Idaho gorge
The pickup was hanging from the bridge only by a set of "safety chains" attached to a camper trailer
Video: Rescuers save 2 from pickup truck dangling over Idaho gorge
The pickup was hanging from the bridge only by a set of "safety chains" attached to a camper trailer
Hall Ambulance crew reunites with safe surrender baby
Paramedic Marian Anson and EMT Michelle Guidotti were VIP guests at Baby Oliver's adoption party
Kansas bill would provide workers’ comp for first responders with PTSD
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
Car plows into crowd on San Diego sidewalk; 3 dead, 6 injured
The 71-year-old driver, who is now in custody, was heading through a tunnel when he drove his Volvo station wagon onto the…
Quiz: How to localize pain
“Where does it hurt?” Test your knowledge of how to assess, localize and document pain
CMS announces ET3 medical triage line funding opportunity
The funding opportunity aims to reduce inappropriate use of emergency ambulance services and increase efficiency in EMS systems
Rethinking lift-assist calls with Maia Dorsett
The clinical, cognitive and potential risk considerations in lift-assists, which are more complex than we realize
FDNY EMS 911 operator plans to sue city over medical marijuana dispute
The 911 operator and EMT says he was placed on limited duty after being prescribed medical marijuana for Crohn's disease
Video: Calif. cyclist impaled by hook attached to pickup truck
The man suffered life-threatening injuries but was conscious as firefighters worked to free him