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Texas EMS union calls for the creation of a ‘medic in distress’ dispatch code
The Austin-Travis County EMS union is calling for the creation of a police dispatch code that informs officers whenever a medic is…
Paramedic, EMT Caught in St. Louis Shootout
Report: at least 30 shots were fired, but none of the bullets hit anyone or the ambulance.
Hurricane Dorian Pauses Over the Bahamas
"We are in the midst of a historic tragedy," Prime Minister Hubert Minnis said.
At Least 25 Dead in California Boat Fire
Dive boat with 30 passengers became engulfed in flames in the middle of the night.
One Dead, Eight Sick in San Jose HazMat Incident
Over 100 people were evacuated from the Fairmont Hotel due to a chemical odor.
Nine Killed in Medical Evacuation Plane Crash in Philippines
The nine on board the plane included two pilots, two nurses, a doctor, a patient, the patient's wife and two other people.
How EMS can improve operational safety through SMS and risk mitigation
A phased approach to adopting the four pillars of a successful safety management system leads to provider safety and a just culture
Three Firefighters Killed in Plant Fire in India
Press Trust of India news agency said another three firefighters were injured and hospitalized.
Why every EMS agency needs a stronger safety culture
A strong patient safety culture has the greatest impact on reducing adverse incidents and harm to patients
A research-based approach to understanding assaults against EMS personnel
EMS Chief Ernesto M. Rodriguez shares insights from the City of Austin EMS Department Assault Survey
Officials suspend search, 34 presumed dead after fire on Calif. scuba diving boat
Only five crew members sleeping on the top deck were able to escape by jumping off and taking a small boat to…
EMS crews establish base camp for Hurricane Dorian
The city of High Springs is just one base of operations for emergency responders that are setting up camp before the storm…