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Conn. city starts campaign to increase diversity in public safety workforce
The New Britain police, fire and EMS departments are hoping to recruit more women and people of color through a free hiring…
Mont. state community paramedicine pilot starts strong amid pandemic
State health officials said the program, which began in April, has shown benefits in aiding COVID-19 screening and improving patients' cardiovascular health
APCO announces contest for 2021 Telecommunicators Week
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International is accepting submissions for the theme "Who is YOUR public safety superhero?"
1 of 6 Mont. EMS volunteers who quit FD in protest speaks out
The former Worden Volunteer Fire Department member said tensions between legacy volunteers and new recruits culminated in the mass resignation
Ariz. dispatcher put on hold by 911 center during cardiac arrest call
The Marana police dispatcher was attempting to transfer the call to Tucson 911 to dispatch the fire department
Photo of the Week: Medics in the mirror
Eastchester (N.Y.) EMS showed the crystal-clear reflection of its vehicles on the road after a snowstorm, warning residents to watch out for…
Mass. police officer suspended after being seen on video slapping patient in stretcher
Worcester police officials announced this week that they have completed their investigation into the video posted on Facebook in July
Is it ever acceptable to transport a patient in a fire truck?
On this episode, our co-hosts weigh in on a hotly debated topic within the first responder community regarding a pediatric transport in…
Google to launch phone feature that measures pulse, respiratory rate using camera
The use of camera technology for medical monitoring has potential applications in prehospital medicine
Newark FFs rescue woman trapped for 5 days in snow-covered van
Officials say the woman had called for help earlier but that an error had been made logging the address of her call
NJ FFs rescue woman trapped for 5 days in snow-covered van
Newark officials say the woman had called for help earlier but that an error had been made logging the address of her…
‘This illness changed me’
A frontline ED and EMS physician recounts his experience with COVID-19