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FDNY EMT, 30-year EMS veteran dies due to COVID-19
The death of FDNY EMT Richard Seaberry, 63, is the 10th COVID-19 death to be announced within the department
3 EMS providers injured in 2nd fatal ambulance crash within days
The driver of an SUV was killed and three Louisville Metro EMS employees were injured less than a week after a head-on…
Recently graduated FDNY EMT dies by suicide
FDNY EMT John Mondello, 23, graduated from the EMS academy in early February and worked with the Tactical Response Group in the…
Volunteer Minn. FD resumes first response service after PPE donations
Stewartville Fire and Rescue had suspended its first response service earlier this month to preserve PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic
Maine woman treated for rabies after wrestling fox
The woman said she suffered cuts and bites to her hands and called 911 in tears after struggling with the fox and…
Texas EMS agency granted temporary restraining order in dispute over federal loan
The agency is suing the Small Business Administration, claiming they were unfairly denied a Payment Protection Program loan to assist them during…
Man suffers heart attack while running to get help for brush fire
Firefighters arriving to put out the fire saw the man collapse on the side of the highway and began CPR
Ind. EMS urges those with chronic conditions not to put off calling 911
The agency said on Facebook that those with conditions such as chest pain, high blood pressure and abnormal blood sugar shouldn't hesitate…
Pa. county leaders say over-strict legal document an obstacle to virus patient addresses
Many county leaders have refused to sign the nine-page non-disclosure and confidentiality agreement required to obtain address lists for their 911 centers
Good news: ND ambulance service wins award after nearly closing last year
The Michigan Area Ambulance Service made a comeback through community outreach, recruitment efforts and the actions of devoted volunteers
Calif. burn center reports six-fold increase in cooking injuries during pandemic
The chief of the burn center said an increase in home cooking due to stay-at-home orders has led to an increase in…
Pa. legislator introduces hazard pay bill for first responders
The Coronavirus Frontline Workers Fair Pay Act would provide retroactive and ongoing hazard pay