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RI fire chief allowed to keep raise if he becomes an EMT, town council decides
Town leaders decided not to reverse the chief's raise so long as he passes his EMT certification test next month
‘Live Rescue’ TV show raises privacy concerns
The St. Louis Fire Department says the partnership with the show has been successful, but some believe it may breach patient privacy
US declares Wuhan coronavirus emergency, bars foreign travelers coming from China
President Donald Trump signed an order temporarily banning U.S. entry for most foreign nationals who have traveled in China within the last…
2 injured after Mich. ambulance struck, flipped on its side
A witness said the ambulance had its sirens on when it was struck by another vehicle at an intersection
Fla. fire rescue must hire back lieutenant accused of medical negligence, arbitrator rules
The arbitrator said the lieutenant's firing was unfair because three other medics involved in the incident were only suspended
Is EMS prepared for an epidemic or pandemic?
The Wuhan coronavirus is prompting EMS agencies and fire departments to review training, equipment and policies for an epidemic
Photo of the Week: Surprise drill for infectious disease transport
Members of Saint Francis EMS's infectious disease transport team suited up for a "no notice" practice exercise
Woman searching for off-duty EMT who saved her life 34 years ago
The woman said the man saved her from bleeding out after a fatal 1986 vehicle crash
400 buckets of emergency supplies donated to school with help from FD, EMS
Supplies including flashlights, bandages, gauze and items to make a tourniquet were donated by local emergency agencies and businesses
NM city tries new approach to calls about people unconscious in public
Under a new pilot program, a security division officer will respond to calls about seemingly unconscious people, instead of fire and ambulance…
1 injured after ambulance crashes into NJ home
Video from the scene shows heavy damage to the front of the ambulance
Local Super Bowl ad to promote bystander life-saving skills
The ad, which will air in the Pittsburgh market, features two emergency scenarios