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Pa. man allegedly spat blood in paramedic’s face
Police said the paramedic was rendering aid to the man after he intentionally struck his head on the partition of a patrol…
6 tips for drowning prevention and response
First responders can use their status as respected community figures to reduce the risk for drowning
FDNY unveils poster for EMS Week 2021
The poster, which will be displayed on digital kiosks throughout the city, features two EMTs and one paramedic
Detroit to build enhanced peer support unit at FD after drunk driving incidents, audit
The fire department's current peer support program consists of one full-time employee and has a budget of less than $80,000
Crewmembers hurt in head-on Pa. ambulance crash
Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad Chief Joel Rutkowski said the actions of the crewmember who was driving prevented serious injuries
The broken front line
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
White House issues proclamation on EMS Week 2021
President Joe Biden's proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic
Passing on a love for EMS
Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor
Pink rigs continue to raise awareness nearly 30 years after Va. EMS worker’s cancer diagnosis
The awareness movement at Medical Transport LLC began with a pink ambulance named after "Miss Vicki" Prescott
Ind. communities work to fund more Safe Haven baby boxes
Lafayette and New Albany plan to install the boxes after a newborn was safely surrendered at another Indiana station earlier this month
Colo. House passes ketamine bill inspired by Elijah McClain case
The bill limits the use of ketamine and chemical restraints by first responders and prohibits any police involvement in using chemical restraints
Columbus, Ohio, pilot program will have medic, public heath clinician triage calls at 911 center
The program seeks to determine which calls require a police response and which can be handled by firefighter-medics or others