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Ohio city to launch community paramedicine program
The pilot program seeks to help provide community members with access to healthcare and social support before emergencies arise
Ky. counties rely on 911 translation services as diversity increases
Officials say they are seeing more emergency calls in Spanish and Burmese, and that translation services can interpret up to 150 different…
Mich. ambulance overturned in crash with semitruck
The ambulance was providing a non-emergency transport when it was struck
2 arrested after investigation finds pepper spray caused Mass. hazmat incident
Emergency responders previously said they could not determine the source of the odor that caused breathing problems at a community college building
Autonomous car tester offers guide for first responders
Google spinoff Waymo released a 14-minute training video instructing emergency personnel how to handle their automated vehicles
3 years after deadline, Ill. county’s 911 consolidation plan rejected
A state law passed in 2015 required the county to cut 50 percent of its 911 centers by 2016
Calif. first responders rescue man electrocuted while trimming trees
The process took about an hour and involved two engines, one ladder truck, police units and an ambulance
Conn. ambulance service honored for efforts at fatal plane crash scene
When the crew monitoring the scanners heard the crash announced, they sprung into action and three paramedics and five EMTs were on…
Conn. lawmakers consider expanding PTSD benefits to EMTs, prison guards
Proponents of expansion argue that EMTs and correctional officers witness as many traumatic incidents as law enforcement officers and firefighters
Patient assessment includes checking for medical alerts
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the importance of searching for a medical alert bracelet or tattoo when doing an initial patient…
British engineering student designs innovative medical kit for air ambulances
The design of the kit is meant to speed up lifesaving measures by preventing paramedics from having to rummage through equipment
Atlanta ambulance designed to detect, treat strokes during transport
The Grady Memorial Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit aims to save crucial time by immediately administering treatment to patients