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NC man arrested for allegedly stealing ambulance, hitting patrol car
The 25-year-old man reportedly led highway patrol on a pursuit after stealing the rig from a hospital
Ohio man arrested after 10 nonemergency 911 calls
Police say the man was given several warnings after calling 911 to chat with dispatchers
Calif. city could start charging nonresidents for EMS
The change could help the city's fire department recover more of the costs of providing fee-related EMS services
View from the top: A career climb rooted in female empowerment
New York Fire Department EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore credits the support and encouragement she received from the women in her life for…
Maine officials say state’s EMS system is “in crisis”
With increasing calls and costs, and an unraveling funding model, officials warn ambulance services across the state are in danger of closing
Fired Ga. police sergeant accused of killing paramedic seeks trial venue change
Lawyers for William Talley argue he cannot get a fair trial in Muscogee County due to the publicity and outrage surrounding the…
Wis. county EMS forum addresses recruitment, funding woes
The forum sought to gather input from officials and providers as a study is underway to assess the county's EMS challenges
Md. medevac copter limited by staffing shortage, electrical issues
The Maryland State Police copter has been running within limited hours and at times has been out of service during emergencies
App notifies firefighters of pedestrian hit right outside station
The California firefighters said they were able to respond immediately after the PulsePoint app alerted them to the injured woman
PTSD awareness stamp unveiled by USPS
Net proceeds from the stamp will go toward helping Americans with post-traumatic stress disorder
Flu cases increased by 100% for Texas county EMS
Austin-Travis County EMS said it is responding to 30 flu cases per day
5 Pa. municipalities left without EMS after ambulance service closes
The ambulance service gave the municipalities a 90-day notice but had to close earlier than expected