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Rig used for training destroyed in apparent arson
Officials said the ambulance burned in a college parking lot while students were in class
Portland to shift $4.8M from police budget to FD-supported response team
The city is poised to direct the funds toward the Portland Street Response program that would dispatch paramedics and behavioral health experts…
Woman charged with stalking EMT
The EMT told police the woman began stalking her after she responded to a medical call for her about a year ago
What EMS needs to know about new pediatric sepsis guidelines
EMS providers have a key role in initial emergency care for pediatric patients with sepsis
EMTs assist study of potential inhaler-based COVID-19 treatment
EMTs will make home visits, collect samples and instruct participants in the study to test the effectiveness of a potential treatment for…
Tenn. medic fired, charged after allegedly assaulting patient
Police said they witnessed Paramedic Bob Bennett kick and punch the patient
IAFC cancels FRI 2020 due to COVID-19 ‘hot spot’ concerns
The association plans to hold a virtual version of its flagship event the same weekend
How EMS can identify, help victims of human trafficking
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
Sometimes you have to cut, but don’t cut too deep
When cutting expenditures, be careful you don’t put your patients and agency at risk
4 hurt in NY police ambulance crash
The Nassau County police ambulance was responding to an emergency call when it was involved in a crash with two other vehicles
Va. ambulance struck in hit-and-run
Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck they say struck the AMR rig and fled the scene on foot
How to document and report misconduct
3 EMS lessons from Minneapolis: EMS duty to the patient, even in uncomfortable situations