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Purdue Pharma begins Chapter 11 bankruptcy journey
Purdue officials say this is the first step in a plan to provide up to $12 billion to help reimburse governments and…
Maine fire captain identified in fatal propane explosion
The blast killed Fire Capt. Michael Bell and injured his brother, Fire Chief Terry Bell, five other firefighters, a LEAP worker and…
Practicing on the deceased: ‘I get it’
The human body is an ideal training tool, but fire/EMS training protocols and the law must be followed
W. Va. woman charged with assaulting EMT
Briana Turner allegedly became furious and tried to hit an EMT before jumping out of the ambulance to get away from first…
ET3 Model application period extended
The ET3 Model team announced the decision to extend the Request for Applications (RFA) period until Oct. 5
$2.3M FEMA grants awarded to Ga. agencies for generators
Fifty-nine generators will serve as backup power for counties along the Georgia coastline to ensure that critical facilities stay running during a…
DOT announces air ambulance, patient billing advisory committee
Thirteen members have been appointed to the AAPB Advisory Committee to advise the USDOT Secretary Chao about issues relating to air ambulance…
Phoenix dispatchers to get a “quiet room”
The Phoenix Police Department announced that they would dedicate a new "quiet room" for dispatchers to help them deal with the stress…
‘No one prepared me for what I would see in EMS’
A paramedic shares how the cumulative toll of tragedies experienced in emergency services can affect anyone
Propane explosion in Maine kills firefighter, injures 6 others
The building, which serves people with cognitive and intellectual disabilities, was only a couple of weeks old when a smell of gas…
The making of ‘Paragods’: Mockumentary series follows everyday lives of first responders
Veteran firefighter-EMT Shawn Allen sought to create a unique comedy-drama that was a mixture between "The Office" and "Rescue Me"
Pa. town implements multi-tier EMS approach, recruits college students
The Vernon Township Volunteer Fire Department upgraded its quick response unit, primarily run by college students, to increase staffing levels