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Doctors Without Borders paramedic detained in Afghanistan for dress code violations
A paramedic and her husband were arrested after she was accused of not covering her face in the car as her husband…
Lawsuit alleges Mich. deputies failed to recognize stroke during traffic stop
A 74-year-old man claims Livingston County deputies mistook his medical emergency for intoxication and left him permanently injured
W.Va. rescue squad first in state to be recognized for pediatric readiness
The Marion County Rescue Squad was honored after expanding pediatric training, equipment and quality improvement efforts
Photo of the Week: Md. K-9 intubation training
First responders participated in hands-on training focused on emergency medical care for police and working K-9s
Veteran paramedic, EMS leader helps Pa. FD in transition
After 24 years with WellSpan Health, paramedic and emergency management leader Chris Krichten is helping build Manheim Township’s department
Mass. firefighters rescue injured tree worker trapped 100 feet up
Southborough firefighters used technical rescue skills to free the injured man from a tree before he was airlifted to a hospital
Wis. health system lands $65K grant to train future paramedics
A Wisconsin Fast Forward grant will fund a free EMT-to-paramedic training program designed to address workforce shortages in the Beloit area
LODD: Ind. fire chief dies after responding to lift-assist call
Seelyville Fire Chief Harold Osborn died after a cardiovascular event hours after responding to an EMS call
Colo. Medicaid to reimburse EMS for treatment in place, alternative transport
New legislation will reimburse EMS agencies for treatment in place, telemedicine-supported care and transport to alternative destinations
'Staffing doesn't meet the need': Calif. FF/paramedic earns more than $1M in overtime over 3 years
A San Jose fire engineer collected more than $1 million in overtime pay since 2023 as staffing shortages, rising call volume and…
Md. ambulance involved in 5-vehicle collision
EMS personnel, a patient and three other people were hospitalized after a Harford County crash
5 decontaminated, 1 hospitalized after N.J. university chemical spill, fire
Five people were decontaminated after an accidental chemical spill involving chlorine, bromine and hydrochloric acid sparked a fire at Stockton University