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February 1, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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

February 1, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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

January 31, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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

January 31, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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

January 31, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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

January 31, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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

January 31, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

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…

January 31, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

1 injured after ambulance crashes into NJ home

Video from the scene shows heavy damage to the front of the ambulance

January 31, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Local Super Bowl ad to promote bystander life-saving skills

The ad, which will air in the Pittsburgh market, features two emergency scenarios

January 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Ohio EMS providers advised to screen patients for coronavirus

The state's medical director instructed providers to ask patients showing certain symptoms whether they've recently traveled to Wuhan, China

January 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

3 dispatch employees resign during investigation into fatal pond crash

Officials said the response to the crash that killed two young children may have been delayed due to confusion over the pond's…

January 30, 2020 • EMS1 Daily News

Pa. man attacks, aims blood at paramedic during transport

Police say the man stuck the paramedic in the abdomen and ripped out an IV

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