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FDNY: 16 hurt in bus crash near Port Authority
FDNY EMS Deputy Chief Kevin Ramdayal said multiple patients were trapped inside the bus
AMR claims San Diego fire chief’s grudge tainted contract bidding process
A letter from AMR protesting the city's plans to change ambulance services alleged a conflict of interest after AMR fired the chief's…
Mission impossible: The last fire fight of Beirut’s Platoon Five
Remembering the brave 10 in their final moments and reflecting on the impact of their loss
Ceiling collapses on ambulance at Houston fire station
Houston's firefighters' union said in a statement that the incident is a sign of neglect by city officials
Iowa EMS provider dies in SD ambulance crash
The EMS provider, whose name has not been released, was killed when the ambulance struck the back of a semitrailer
State suspends licenses of 2 Mich. FF-medics who treated woman wrongly declared dead
The state has also served letters of intent to suspend the licenses of the two firefighter-EMTs who were at the scene
Photo of the Week: AMBUS crew ready for hurricane response
Hopkins County EMS deployed with Texas Emergency Medical Task Force 4 to aid in Hurricane Laura rescue efforts
Colo. city councilmember seeks to temporarily ban EMS use of ketamine
Aurora Councilmember Curtis Gardner is planning to propose a ban lasting 30 days after the investigation into Elijah McClain's death is completed
A delicate balance: Understanding acid-base issues in EMS patients
A basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient's presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms
150 Ky. first responders sign ‘no confidence’ petition against county 911 director
The petition alleges issues including an unreliable radio network, unnecessary spending and poor performance that risks first responders' safety
Peer Support: The missing piece of the mental health puzzle
Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding…
Risk-taking and the virtual EMS classroom
“The ‘new normal’ won’t work if you can’t break the traditional classroom mold”