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Mich. fire chief continues push for FD ambulance amid response time concerns
The chief previously highlighted an incident involving a patient taking an Uber while waiting for an ambulance to make his case
27 elementary students injured in Kan. bus crash, 9 transported from school
An 11-year-old boy was suspected to have serious injuries, and the number of injured climbed after officials realized some of the students…
Va. ambulance service rigs equipped with pet oxygen masks
The Richmond Ambulance Authority partnered with the Richmond SPCA to select and purchase the life-saving animal equipment
Ambulance crashes after driver loses control on icy road
Investigators said the driver “lost control on the slushy road, overcorrected and struck the barrier wall and the guard rail”
Family suing ambulance service after patient fled, jumped from bridge
During a transport from a court hearing to the hospital, Abdulla Ibrahim slipped out of his restraints and jumped out of the…
Tactical medics approved to carry handguns
Green tactical paramedics are now permitted to carry handguns when called out to assist the sheriff's SWAT following a change in state…
Twin brothers graduate FDNY academy as EMTs
The Sanchez brothers, 26, will be working at different stations in separate areas of Manhattan
Ohio House passes bill expanding first responders workers’ compensation for PTSD
The legislation would allow first responders to seek workers' compensation even if they don't have a physical condition that led to PTSD
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Sailor saves fire chief’s son after collapse
The sailor received a military award for rendering life-saving aid to the 29-year-old Navy facility employee
Detroit fire officials question promotion of paramedic with history of complaints
The paramedic currently being considered for promotion to lieutenant is currently under investigation for one of at least five complaints
NJ medics deliver island’s first baby since 70s
This week, officials of a small New Jersey city located on a barrier island honored first responders who helped in the historic…