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NY legislation would classify attacks targeting first responders as hate crimes
The "Community Heroes Protection Act" would stiffen penalties for attacks on firefighters, EMS personnel, police and correction officers
Ohio city to add AEDs to fire trucks
Fire officials said fire engines are often the first emergency vehicle to reach someone in need
Here’s how the city of Chicago is putting public safety first
By investing in improving its CAD system, Chicago is setting an example of how enhanced communication and integration is critical in public…
Orlando FD ambulance gets stuck in 6-foot hole
The ambulance had to be lifted and towed after its tire became stuck in what was initially suspected to be a sinkhole
Article Bites: Benzo before blood sugar: A proposed algorithm for prehospital management of pediatric seizures
Is routine blood glucose testing of all children in the prehospital setting indicated?
Texas congressional candidate becomes 1st in state history to pledge to join EMS Caucus
Republican Elianor Vessali of Texas' 17th Congressional District paused her campaign activities to ride along with local EMS providers
Cardiac arrest survivors reunite with Mich. EMS providers at award ceremony
The Life EMS providers were presented with awards yesterday while being reunited with the patients they saved
Bill seeks to resolve ambulance district conflicts in rural Idaho
The proposed bill would allow for the creation of taxing districts encompassing communities served by the same EMS across city and county…
10 things holding up your billing and receiving
Identifying, mitigating and avoiding these billing issues, from the patient and provider sides, can maximize your reimbursement potential and streamline EMS billing
911 caller dies from flu after first responders unable to find him
Firefighters and police searched the caller's apartment complex for 45 minutes, a few hours before he was found dead by his roommate
Sudden firing of NJ’s EMS director leaves questions
A spokeswoman for the state's Department of Health declined to say why former Office of EMS Director Scot Phelps was terminated on…
Former SC EMT accused of drug theft
The EMT was fired and charged with safecracking and theft of a controlled substance