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Ohio city looks to expand community paramedic program
Lakewood officials say the program has reduced repeat EMS calls while helping residents with chronic illnesses and behavioral health needs
Over 24 states sue Trump administration over conditions on disaster funding, grants
The lawsuit challenges election and immigration requirements tied to billions of dollars in FEMA and homeland security grants
Mich. officials approve unarmed crisis response team
The new SPROUT program will send civilian clinicians to respond to eligible mental health and other nonviolent crisis calls
Iowa county launches program to reduce repeat EMS, jail and hospital use
Scott County's program targets people with serious mental illness who repeatedly rely on ambulances, emergency departments and the criminal justice system
Former Iowa ambulance treasurer pleads guilty to theft
A former ambulance service treasurer must repay more than $20,000 after stealing funds from the Oto Community Ambulance Service
8 family members found dead after Mich. house fire
Firefighters discovered the victims inside a Grand Haven Township home after responding to reports of smoke; investigators said at least some had…
Teamwork saves cardiac arrest patient at La. festival
Acadian Ambulance honored more than a dozen responders who saved a cardiac arrest patient with no neurological deficits
Mich. FD stops responding to lower-priority EMS calls
Haring Township firefighters will continue responding to high-priority calls while officials develop an EMS fee ordinance
Attorneys for former W.Va. EMT seek new venue in fatal ambulance crash case
Defense attorneys argue publicity and community hostility could prevent a fair trial in Kanawha County
Mass. fire chief steps down after expired EMT certification surfaces
Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine left his duties after officials learned his EMT credentials had lapsed during another town’s hiring process
Photo of the Week: Presidential detail at FIFA World Cup final
Rutgers Emergency Services provided heavy rescue, decontamination and landing zone support for the arrival of President Trump
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce give $2M to families of fallen NYC first responders
The newlyweds included Answer the Call among more than 20 charities receiving $26 million in donations surrounding their wedding