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LODD: Wyo. paramedic dies from cardiac arrest responding to crash
Wamsutter Ambulance Service Paramedic Mike Wilder was at the scene of a fatal car crash when he went into cardiac arrest
LODD: Wyo. EMT dies from cardiac arrest responding to crash
Wamsutter Ambulance Service EMT Mike Wilder was at the scene of a fatal car crash when he went into cardiac arrest
LODD: Texas fire Lt.-paramedic, police officer killed, 1 FF-paramedic injured at icy wreck scene
A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the firefighter-paramedics and police officer as they worked a wreck
Minn. foundation expands to give grants to first responders, military
The Front Line Foundation is filling in gaps in funding to support training and equipment for Minnesota first responders and the families…
NJ rescue squad seeks 2 dozen volunteers or risks staffing level failures
The organization lost 18 volunteers who either left the squad to pursue jobs, attend college or relocated
Protests boosted as Cleveland officials renew challenge to EMS contract
Union members expressed outrage and urged support for a picket march after the city again challenged an arbitration ruling in court
Photo of the Week: NC’s Onslow EMS debuts whole blood on ambulances
The new addition will allow providers to administer life-saving blood transfusions on scene or during transport
Md. county FD rolls out cold response system for less urgent medical calls
The agency hopes to preserve roadway safety by running ambulances without lights and sirens when a patient’s injuries are not life-threatening
Audit shows Wis. ambulance service lost revenue by mishandling claims
A 25-page report outlined deficits in training and internal processes that led to an estimated $200,000 or more in lost revenue
That sinking feeling when the tones go off
An EMS provider’s struggle with anxiety, sleepless nights and despair
That sinking feeling when the tones go off
An EMS provider’s struggle with anxiety, sleepless nights and despair
2 Ore. paramedics in limbo as fire chief calls for dual-role positions
A city board rescinded layoff notices for the paramedics after the chief sought to replace them with firefighter-paramedics