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Family suing ambulance service after patient fled, jumped from bridge
During a transport from a court hearing to the hospital, Abdulla Ibrahim slipped out of his restraints and jumped out of the…
Tactical medics approved to carry handguns
Green tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff's SWAT following a change in state…
Twin brothers graduate FDNY academy as EMTs
The Sanchez brothers, 26, will be working at different stations in separate areas of Manhattan
Ohio House passes bill expanding first responders workers’ compensation for PTSD
The legislation would allow first responders to seek workers' compensation even if they don't have a physical condition that led to PTSD
EMS From a Distance: The cat with dog tags
Don't limit your potential, or the idea of possibilities, with labels
Sailor saves fire chief’s son after collapse
The sailor received a military award for rendering life-saving aid to the 29-year-old Navy facility employee
Detroit fire officials question promotion of paramedic with history of complaints
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
NJ medics deliver island’s first baby since 70s
This week, officials of a small New Jersey city located on a barrier island honored first responders who helped in the historic…
How to find and assess a radial pulse
5 tips to quickly find a patient's radial pulse for vital sign assessment
Ind. EMS providers lobby against proposed insurance bill
The bill would allow insurance companies to set their own rates for EMS transports, which providers say could drastically cut revenue
Fla. county sees increase in cardiac arrest survival as more civilians learn CPR
County officials also credited enhanced first responder training, automated CPR devices and AED availability with the increased survival rates
Ohio FD posts Facebook plea after car clips ambulance while parking
The post expressed frustration and asked motorists not to try and squeeze past emergency vehicles