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October 23, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Officials: Less than 2/3 of St. Louis paramedic positions filled, most medics leave within 2 years

St. Louis, which has seen more paramedics leave in the last two years than it has hired, is struggling to hire and…

October 23, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Hess unveils its first-ever toy ambulance

The ambulance and rescue set comes with two emergency rigs equipped with a total of nearly 100 flashing lights and siren sound-effects

October 23, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Tougher Pa. Move Over law heads to governor’s desk

The bill, which increases the penalties for failing to yield to emergency and work vehicles, was passed unanimously in both chambers of…

October 23, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ind. city installs county’s 1st Safe Haven baby box at fire station

The box's sensor sets off an alarm in the station prompting personnel to immediately evaluate and render care to the infant

October 23, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ill. boy, 11, receives award after calling 911 for mom

The Effingham County 911 Board held a meeting this week where they recognized Lucas Grupe for doing the right thing in an…

October 22, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Former Ill. medic convicted of sexually assaulting patient in ambulance

Jeffrey Sanford Jr., 48, faces four to 15 years in prison for the conviction, and has also separately been accused of sexually…

October 22, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Newark police searching for man who allegedly punched EMT

A warrant has been issued for Jonathan Reserve, 19, who is accused of an aggravated assault that sent an EMT to the…

October 22, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ga. FD’s ambulance service suspended for a year

Augusta's legal department has 30 days to develop a detailed plan for the city's EMS response after city commissioners voted to halt…

October 22, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Priority Ambulance Leadership Foundation accepting applications for 2021 leadership class

Applications will be excepted until Nov. 20, 2020 for the yearlong executive training program for future leaders in the EMS industry

October 22, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Lawsuit: Rejection of treatment center for first responders discriminates against disabled people

The Hale Foundation has filed a lawsuit after the Valor Station's zoning application was rejected following widespread opposition from residents

October 22, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ariz. city develops task force to address problems at 911 center

The task force was developed after a third-party review found problems with staffing levels, training, morale, harassment and more at Tuscon's Public…

October 21, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Video: Engine 51, of ‘Emergency!’ fame, hits the streets

The engine has been in the Los Angeles County Fire Museum shop since the museum was closed for COVID-19 restrictions

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