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2 Calif. paramedics injured in hit-and-run ambulance crash
The ambulance was transporting a young boy at the time of the collision that also left a car in flames
Ill. firefighters, paramedics team up to rescue injured worker on roof
The rescue required the efforts of all 11 on-duty personnel using technical rescue skills and equipment to safely bring the man down
Fundraiser held for amputee medic who was hit getting out of rig
Lexington Paramedic Heather Haynes was getting out of an ambulance in a parking lot when a driver hit the rig, pinning her…
‘Stop the Bleed’ kits introduced in Pa. classrooms, common areas
Officials hope to eventually provide training to middle and high school students so they can familiarize themselves with the kits
NC boy, 8, calls 911 after grandmother suffers medical emergency
Ira Younger called for help after his grandmother passed out and hit her head on the kitchen floor while making him a…
Inside EMS: The pervasiveness of social media and its effect on the industry
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how the use of social media by EMS can lead to issues on the job, as…
2019 AAA Annual Conference & Trade Show Quick Take: What keeps EMS CIO’s up at night
While cybersecurity and HIPAA are high on the radar, the real challenge these days is keeping up with the tech-savvy customer and…
1 dead, 10 others treated after toxic chemical exposure at Boston-area Buffalo Wild Wings
A hazmat team responded to the restaurant Thursday night after fumes from a cleaning product began causing nausea and breathing problems
1 dead, 10 hospitalized after toxic chemical exposure at Mass. Buffalo Wild Wings
A hazmat team responded to the restaurant Thursday night after fumes from a cleaning product began causing nausea and breathing problems
Photo of the Week: First U.S. AW169 EMS helicopter fleet in service
The helicopters enable emergency medical transport, still and swift water rescue, search and rescue, high angle rescue and fire suppression/aerial reconnaissance for…
$3M settlement reached in URMC HIPAA case involving stolen flash drive, laptop
The center also agreed to take substantial corrective action after protected health information was disclosed in separate 2013 and 2017 breaches
First responders could get free 5G for 10 years from T-Mobile
If merger with Sprint closes, the “New T-Mobile” will provide free service to public and nonprofit law enforcement, fire and EMS agencies…