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Calif. fire district warns proposed Medicaid cuts could hit ambulance service reimbursements
Sonoma County fire officials warn that a federal proposal to reduce Medicaid reimbursements could cost hundreds of dollars per transport and strain…
Md. county EMS accepts grant funding to carry whole blood on ambulances
A state grant will allow Dorchester County EMS crews to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital
Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls
The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help
Ohio pool pump failure sends 14 to hospital
Fourteen Minster swim team members were hospitalized after a chlorine pump malfunction reportedly exposed swimmers to chemicals
W.Va. ambulance director resigns amid scrutiny over fatal ambulance incident
Monica Mason stepped down as executive director of the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority as the agency faces fallout from a fatal…
'I'm tired of losing my friends': Iowa first responder mental health symposium focuses on trauma, resilience
The First Responder Center for Excellence and the University of Iowa are developing free online wellness modules to help first responders build…
Ill. firefighter/paramedic dies while on duty
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedic John Morgan was remembered for his dedication to public service and compassionate patient care
NYC council seeks $4.5M for report on 9/11 toxins
City leaders are pushing for funding to determine when officials first knew Ground Zero air quality was dangerous and to release records…
Ill. fire district ends ambulance service standby for neighboring FD
Union leaders say Homer Township Fire Protection District's decision could delay patient transports as call volume continues to rise
Entire Okla. EMS crew resigns, citing low pay, limited staffing
Burns Flat EMS personnel say the state’s non-essential classification hurts rural EMS staffing
Audit finds Calif. city spent nearly $5M responding to non-emergency EMS calls
In Sacramento, nearly 40% of EMS calls were classified as non-emergencies, tying up ambulances and EMS crews, delaying urgent responses
Md. firefighter/paramedic dies after 24-hour shift
Firefighter/Paramedic Demair Lloyd, of the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department since 2006, suffered a medical emergency at home