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Ala. ambulance service says city’s response time requirements are too short, unsafe
The service is calling for the requirements to match national standards as it appeals $10,000 in response-time penalties
CDC issues guidance for mass gatherings amidst coronavirus outbreak
The interim guidance outlines strategies for communities hosting large events before, during and after an outbreak has occurred in the community
Ohio agency doubling full-time firefighter-paramedics through SAFER grant
The $1 million grant will enable the agency to increase from six to 12 full-time firefighter-medics and rely less on volunteers
FD investigating after delayed response to runner who collapsed just yards from rescue crew
The fire department said they believed an ambulance had already been sent, but it was sent to the wrong location
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Ore. FD testing 3-wheeled electric emergency vehicle
The pilot program with electric vehicle company Arcimoto will test the Rapid Responder, which is designed to quickly reach emergencies
EMS challenges in the wildland setting
A new group has formed to determine the best way to provide consistent medical direction on wildland incidents
Analysis of recorded CPR cases improves ED resuscitation outcomes
A team of researchers and physicians developed a format for reviewing and reforming CPR practices to improve cardiac arrest survival rates
Elbow bumps are the new hugs
Coronavirus spread in an already busy flu season calls staffing contingency plans and a commitment to hygiene and PPE
Video: Firefighters extricate marriage proposal
Firefighter Matthew Bym proposed to Paramedic Makayla Swaim with some help from fellow firefighters
Mich. EMS providers welcome 11-week-old therapy dog
The golden doodle puppy will soon begin training to provide emotional support to providers and patients
Congress members, first responders hold press conference calling for T-band protection
Lawmakers have proposed a bill that will prevent the FCC from auctioning off the band of spectrum used by first responders across…