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Sirius XM, RapidSOS partner to send crash data faster to 911, first responders
The integration of the two technologies will get first responders detailed information about the crash before they arrive on scene
Mich. medics rescue man clinging to log in river
North Flight EMS paramedics rescued the man after his kayak flipped on Monday night
Federal grand jury indicts man who allegedly said he had COVID-19, spat on medic, officers
According to an FBI affidavit, the man spat in a paramedic's face, striking the medic's eye and mouth with saliva
Chief: W.Va. FF-medic’s on-duty death caused by accidental overdose at station
Charleston Fire Chief Jeff Jackson said the department will work to provide more support for its members after the death of Firefighter-Paramedic…
Fla. fire chief resigns after investigation into bulk EMT recertification
An investigator wrote that the fire chief submitted "a bulk renewal recertification" for 20 firefighter-EMTs when only seven met the requirements for…
Texas EMS accused of fraudulently receiving $2.6M COVID-19 relief loan
The federal government claims Hidalgo County EMS submitted an unauthorized modified Paycheck Protection Program loan application and falsely claimed not to be…
4 things to explain to patients to increase their comfort and compliance
Put yourself in the patient’s position to gain an understanding of how their fear may complicate your interventions
Minn. paramedic says he was retaliated against for refusing to inject ketamine
Former Woodbury Paramedic Joseph Baker, who resigned due to the alleged retaliation, has filed a lawsuit that also claims training records for…
10 things EMS providers need to know about wellness and fitness
You must take care of yourself so you can be in shape to take care of others – here’s how
Patient dead, 4 injured after Fla. ambulance crash with county bus
Florida Highway Patrol officials say the private ambulance crashed into the Martin County bus while transporting a 77-year-old patient
7 Iowa first responders, doctor, hospital sued by fiancé of man in vegetative state
The plaintiff alleges medical negligence in the treatment of the man, who has been in a vegetative state since a respiratory episode…
Multi-county stolen ambulance pursuit in Ohio ends with Texas man’s arrest
Multiple attempts to halt the rig using stop sticks were unsuccessful