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$2.75M settlement reached for paramedics’ inaction prior to woman’s death
Hillsborough County in Florida has agreed to pay the settlement to the family of a stroke victim who died after medics failed…
Pittsburgh debuts ‘silent’ alarm system
The new system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders' stress
Grand jury: Understaffing at 911 center puts first responders at risk
A California county grand jury found that deficiencies at Oakland's 911 center caused thousands of calls to go unanswered for up to…
Man critically injured after fireworks blow up in face
Cleveland EMS responded to the scene early Tuesday morning where a "large amount" of fireworks had been set off
More than 600 face shields donated to Ill. first responders, nursing homes
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
6 steps to peer support success
When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help
Video: Police apprehend suspect after ambulance theft
Authorities say Keith Peacock, 63, got into the ambulance through the back after asking the crew for a ride
La. paramedic, musician fired over controversial social media posts
Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Jamie Bergeron, who is also a popular Cajun musician, has apologized for posts that reference hitting protesters with vehicles
La. paramedic fired over ‘All Lives Splatter’ cartoon, social media posts
Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Jamie Bergeron, who is also a popular Cajun musician, has apologized for posts that reference hitting protesters with vehicles
Fla. FF-medic missing after crash reportedly found dead
Broward County Firefighter-Paramedic James Von Minden disappeared after a single-vehicle crash on Friday
Officer fired for shooting ‘wantonly and blindly’ in Breonna Taylor death
Brett Hankison was one of the three officers who entered the EMT's home on a no-knock warrant when she was killed by…
Chicago setting up mobile COVID-19 testing sites for first responders
The sites will be set up in neighborhoods where many first responders live as well as in hard-hit African-American and Hispanic neighborhoods