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Iowa officials issue warning after seeing alleged EMS imposter on TV discussing storm response
The Iowa Department of Public Health sent a cease and desist letter to Eric Hansen warning he could face felony charges if…
Iowa officials warn man who allegedly posed as EMS provider on TV
The Iowa Department of Public Health sent a cease and desist letter to Eric Hansen warning he could face felony charges if…
Will EMS providers get vaccinated against COVID-19?
EMS providers weigh in on influenza and COVID-19 vaccination mandates, ethical obligation and whether they will be vaccinated
Calif. hospital patients evacuated by ambulance, helicopter twice in 5 weeks due to wildfires
Adventist Health St. Helena was evacuated first due to the LNU Lightning Complex and most recently due to the fast-growing Glass Fire
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a jet suit medic!
Improving tech can help get lifesaving supplies and lifesavers to patients faster than ever before
W.Va. county officials: Ambulance service ‘unable to function’ due to volunteer shortage
Mountaineer Ambulance informed the Preston County Commission Tuesday that it may need to close its doors
Fatigue in public safety: an identifiable, manageable risk
Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel
First responders can be fined for unauthorized photos of victims under new Calif. law
The bill was introduced after reports that first responders took photos at the scene of a helicopter crash that killed nine people,…
Pa. man charged with impersonating firefighter, EMS provider
Poice say the man was wearing a fire department uniform and badge, had the words "emergency" and "EMS" on his vehicle and…
Nationwide 911 outages reported, no cause determined
Municipalities in several states reported 911 outages on Monday night, many of which were resolved after a few hours
House unveils $2.2T stimulus package, demands federal assistance to protect public safety
The bill includes $436B in funds to help state, local governments avoid layoffs of first responders, teachers and healthcare workers
Pandemic preparedness from chaos
Gaston County EMS leadership embarked on a plan to equip every transport-capable ALS unit in Gaston County with a ventilator