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Hoax 911 calls lead to arrest of Maine man
Officials said all four fabricated calls prompted a "heavy response" from fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel
Grants, awards presented at NAEMSP 2020 Meeting
More than a dozen awards, including $10,000 in research grants, were presented to professionals at the annual conference
3 firefighters injured in Mass. ambulance crash
Officials said five vehicles were involved in the crash that injured six people and damaged a new ambulance
NYC subway program to station EMTs at 4 busiest locations
The change from 12 stations to four will focus on stations most benefited by the program
8 wounded in stabbing spree, suspect arrested
A police sergeant said fire and medical personnel helped work with victims and law enforcement to track down the suspect
Cleveland EMS union battle puts mental health in spotlight
Cleveland EMS providers are protesting the city's repeated legal challenges to a contract that would provide paid leave and treatment for PTSD
EMS chief, paramedic retire after audit reveals critical billing issues
One of the outgoing employees mentioned the audit that revealed revenue losses of at least $200,000 in his resignation letter
Donation funds CPR device for Mich. fire department
A grant of more than $21,000 will allow the department to purchase a LUCAS device
3 paramedics injured after ambulance struck by fallen tree
The paramedics were transporting a patient when the tree fell and landed on their windshield
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