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Calif. city tests new response strategy for ‘chronic’ 911 callers
A new team consisting of a nurse practitioner and a social services worker responds to certain 911 calls for medical issues
14 Americans test positive for coronavirus as U.S. evacuates cruise passengers
The infected passengers had been tested two to three days before the evacuation but officials received notice of the results after they…
Driver running red light hits Fla. ambulance
The rig carrying a patient, family members and two EMTs was rolled over onto its side in the collision
NY village moves to protect privacy of first responders from state discovery law
Under a recent New York bail reform and discovery law, the names of firefighters and EMS personnel must be released to criminal…
Swift actions save pro hockey player after collapse at game
St. Louis Blues Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest during a timeout and was revived by EMS personnel from both teams
NY college students work as firefighters, EMTs in exchange for free firehouse lodging
The "bunk-in" program allows the students to stay in dorm-style housing at the fire department headquarters while actively volunteering
Low pay driving out FDNY EMS providers, union says
One union leader said 75% of the city's EMS workforce has less than five years of experience due to high turnover
Bill aimed at helping ambulance services advancing through Ky. legislature
The proposed bill would boost Medicaid reimbursements for ambulance services
Pa. ambulance services worry proposed fix for surprise bills could put them out of business
Agency representatives said insurance reimbursements would not be enough to break even on operation costs
Photo of the Week: Paramedic goes the extra mile for a patient — literally
Two Delaware EMS providers walked three blocks to bring a patient's perishable groceries home after a medical emergency
Hospital system cuts off EMS access to drug supply system, citing diversion concerns
The policy change will no longer allow third-party EMS providers to access its automated dispensing cabinets
Fatal injury response delayed by confusion over which ambulance to send
An Atlanta worker died after the emergency call was bounced between two ambulance services during a 30 minute span