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'Staffing doesn't meet the need': Calif. FF/paramedic earns more than $1M in overtime over 3 years
A San Jose fire engineer collected more than $1 million in overtime pay since 2023 as staffing shortages, rising call volume and…
Md. ambulance involved in 5-vehicle collision
EMS personnel, a patient and three other people were hospitalized after a Harford County crash
5 decontaminated, 1 hospitalized after N.J. university chemical spill, fire
Five people were decontaminated after an accidental chemical spill involving chlorine, bromine and hydrochloric acid sparked a fire at Stockton University
Ill. grants fund equipment purchases for fire, EMS agencies
Fire departments and EMS providers across west-central Illinois received funding through the Illinois Small Equipment Grant Program
National Registry seeks feedback on continuing education policy updates
The proposed changes would clarify continuing education requirements, documentation standards and accepted education sources for EMS certification, recertification and reentry pathways
'Renowned' Conn. firefighter, AMR paramedic dies after surgical complications
Veteran New Haven firefighter/paramedic Thomas “TJ” Kochera was credited with numerous lifesaving rescues and cardiac arrest saves
Rescue teams save 14 people trapped in flooded Ala. caves
Specialized cave and swift-water rescue teams worked through flooded roads and dangerous conditions to pull 14 people safely from two Jackson County…
Texas county EMS receives $500K grant for new ambulance
Goliad County EMS will use the state grant to buy a new ambulance and equipment as it works to replace aging units
Texas county EMS receives $500K grant for new ambulance
Goliad County EMS will use the state grant to buy a new ambulance and equipment as it works to replace aging units
Del. county EMS honors 23 cardiac arrest survivors, including EMS chief
Kent County EMS recognized survivors, responders and bystanders during its annual Survivors Reunion, including EMS Chief John Tinger, who survived a cardiac…
Minn. EMS crews vote no confidence in chief
The union representing Hennepin County paramedics and EMTs is calling for Chief Marty Scheerer’s removal, citing staffing shortages and morale concerns
Paramedics receive top EMS award at FDNY Medal Day ceremony
FDNY’s top EMS operations medal recognized two paramedics for their work at a Brooklyn fire