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Fire chaplains network offers emotional support to first responders in Pa. county
The network held its first training in Berks County last month with a focus on first responder suicides
What do you bring to every call?
Your state of mind during EMS calls can make all the difference
Police: Former ambulance service employee showed up to office with AR-15 after being fired
The man was arrested for allegedly threatening former colleagues the day after he was fired from LifeLine Ambulance in New Hampshire
Mich. fire chief begs FF-medics not to quit before millage vote’s possible layoffs
If voters in Bloomfield Township vote no on the upcoming millage vote, a projected 22 firefighter-paramedics could lose their jobs
Calif. city tests new response strategy for ‘chronic’ 911 callers
A new team consisting of a nurse practitioner and a social services worker responds to certain 911 calls for medical issues
14 Americans test positive for coronavirus as U.S. evacuates cruise passengers
The infected passengers had been tested two to three days before the evacuation but officials received notice of the results after they…
Driver running red light hits Fla. ambulance
The rig carrying a patient, family members and two EMTs was rolled over onto its side in the collision
NY village moves to protect privacy of first responders from state discovery law
Under a recent New York bail reform and discovery law, the names of firefighters and EMS personnel must be released to criminal…
Swift actions save pro hockey player after collapse at game
St. Louis Blues Defenseman Jay Bouwmeester went into cardiac arrest during a timeout and was revived by EMS personnel from both teams
NY college students work as firefighters, EMTs in exchange for free firehouse lodging
The "bunk-in" program allows the students to stay in dorm-style housing at the fire department headquarters while actively volunteering
Low pay driving out FDNY EMS providers, union says
One union leader said 75% of the city's EMS workforce has less than five years of experience due to high turnover
Bill aimed at helping ambulance services advancing through Ky. legislature
The proposed bill would boost Medicaid reimbursements for ambulance services