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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
How to buy armored rescue vehicles (eBook)
Download this EMS1 armored rescue vehicles buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Kan. county plans audit of EMS agency following calls for medical director to resign
Sedgwick County commissioners said they want to know why nearly 100 EMS providers have quit over the last two years
‘We should know better’
Topic of discussion is the Iowa EMTs that were cited by the state for starting an IV off duty to an intoxicated EMT