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May 6, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Fla. governor announces first responders will receive $1K bonuses this summer

The bonuses will go to more than 170,000 firefighters, EMS providers and police officers across the state

May 6, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Calif. city to launch EMT, counselor team to respond to mental health calls

Officials said Huntington Beach's HOPE program is meant to supplement the efforts of homeless liaison officers and expand access to mental health…

May 5, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Nashville paramedic arrested for allegedly killing his wife, father-in-law

The Nashville Fire Department said the paramedic was placed on alternate duty away from the public during the investigation

May 5, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Ga. paramedic injured after rig crashes into semi-truck

The DeKalb County paramedic had to be extricated from the ambulance, officials said

May 5, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

‘Let them die’: Conn. FF resigns after comment about naloxone

Glastonbury Fire Chief Michael Thurz said the firefighter's off-duty comment "blemished the organization"

May 5, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

1 dead, 1 injured in Calif. ambulance collision with car

Officials say it appears the car veered in front of the ambulance

May 5, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Man arrested after allegedly stealing Calif. ambulance

Officials said the ambulance was tracked down with help from a police helicopter

May 5, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Ohio bill would create new guidelines for EMS stroke triage, transport

The bill aims to ensure stroke patients are transported to the most appropriate medical facility rather than the nearest hospital

May 5, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Baltimore fire chief, union spar over claim that department doesn’t have enough EMS units

IAFF Local 734 shared an audio clip of someone saying there were no units to send to the scene of a quadruple…

May 4, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Mitigating the risks of the opioid epidemic with harm reduction strategies

Educating patients at the highest risk for suffering a fatal overdose

May 4, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Wearable tech: Can your Apple watch detect COVID-19?

As device manufacturers continue to explore the potential of wearable tech, we’re discovering new applications and opportunities for health monitoring

May 4, 2021 • EMS1 Daily News

Volunteer Conn. EMS agency asks town for $600K to help with staffing struggles

East Hampton Ambulance Association says it has lost 10 members over the last year, and nearly 30 have reduced their hours

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