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Pittsburgh medic goes into cardiac arrest while responding to bicycle crash
The medic is said to be in serious but stable condition after being resuscitated and transported to the hospital
Boston, Worcester EMS agencies use telehealth to preserve ED capacity
In Boston, 911 callers can elect to speak with a physician rather than send an ambulance; in Worcester, EMS providers are equipped…
Ill. FF-medic suffers fatal stroke after seemingly recovering from COVID-19
River Grove Firefighter-Paramedic Robert Reisinger, 57, died on Wednesday, the same day he was scheduled to return to work
Fla. FD ambulance crashes into SUV, causing rollover
The rig was not responding to an emergency when it struck the SUV carrying two adults and an infant, officials said
Tests show 4% of symptom-free first responders in Conn. city have COVID-19
City leaders plan to test as many first responders as possible to prevent those without symptoms from unknowingly spreading the virus
On the front lines: ‘Anxiety on every call’
A typical shift during the pandemic highlights the uncertainty faced by first responders
Nonprofit offers free online support groups for COVID-19 responders
The Disaster Responder Assets Network will host confidential Zoom sessions led by front-line responders trained in peer support
NY county leader proposes up to 20% hazard pay for front-line workers
The request comes after Monroe County received $140 million in federal aid for COVID-19 response
Inside the NY COVID-19 surge: An EMT shares his experience on the frontlines
Our co-hosts speak with New York EMT David Konig about how his agency prepared for the pandemic and what it was like…
FDNY union: 24% of members contracted COVID-19
About 1,000 members were tested for antibodies this week as part of a pilot program to determine how many first responders may…
Pa. extends deadlines to pay back volunteer fire, EMS loans
State leaders agreed to defer payments for April, May and June to assist volunteer fire, ambulance and rescue agencies during the pandemic
Specialized summer camp provides ideal site for first responder quarantine
The camp, which normally serves children with serious illnesses, is equipped with onsite medical facilities