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Man pleads guilty in kidnapping, murder of S.C. paramedic
After killing Florence County EMS Paramedic Phonesia Machado-Fore in 2024, Jeremy Smith stole her car and killed a New Mexico state police…
N.C. football player’s death raises questions about high school ambulance coverage
State rules require a licensed athletic trainer or qualified first responder at each high school game, but not an on-site ambulance
Trial date set for paramedic who allegedly kicked Dallas man in the head
Body camera and surveillance video reportedly show a Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic kicking Kyle Vess during a 2019 response
PHI Air Medical suspends operations in Calif. city over payment issues
The company announced it will no longer operate out of Red Bluff Municipal Airport due to a lack of reimbursement from major…
Conn. EMS captain resigns role over poor leadership, staffing shortages
In a letter to the city, Stephanie Kneier said Chesterfield Fire Company's reliance on out-of-town volunteers and leadership failures threaten the department’s…
Survey finds public safety agencies face readiness gaps
A Lexipol survey of 915 public safety professionals finds staffing, training and major disruptions remain key preparedness challenges
Calif. county voters to decide on 8 paramedic service tax measures
The proposals would generate more than $3.3 million annually over the next four years for EMS response in central Marin County
Texas 3-year-old honored after helping EMS reach mother during seizure
UT Health East Texas EMS recognized Noemi “Emi” Vatavuk for staying calm, unlocking the family’s apartment and directing responders to the correct…
Fla. man arrested after tackling paramedic
The University of Florida Police Department said Danny Taylor Tate, 30, became combative as responders tried to arrange safe care for his…
Iowa EMS agency seeks grant to bring paramedic care into rural homes
MEDIC EMS is seeking up to $720,000 to launch a mobile health program that would send paramedics and EMTs to rural patients’…
N.M. firefighters respond to nearly 3,000 overdose calls as fentanyl crisis continues
Albuquerque Fire Rescue responded to nearly 3,000 overdoses in a year as crews increasingly rely on Narcan to revive patients amid New…
25 years after 9/11, trial of alleged mastermind remains elusive
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been held at Guantanamo Bay for two decades, with legal battles over torture and evidence continuing as a…