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Back to the advanced
We’ve all heard about getting ‘back to the basic,’ but sometimes paramedics need to make sure they get back to the advanced,…
Using tech tools for better response to the mental health crisis
It's crucial that first responders are better equipped to respond to increasing mental health incidents
Baltimore FD sees uptick in EMS calls, reduces number of FFs responding to fire alarms
BFD responded to an average 154,800 EMS calls compared to 34,900 fire calls over the last three years, prompting changes to the…
Ohio’s Tritan EMS owners to pay back $3.3M for fraudulent billing
Jeralyn Dougherty and Clint Green were sentenced to prison and ordered to pay more than $3.3 million in restitution to Medicare, Medicaid…
27 people injured in Calif. light rail train derailment
More than 40 firefighters and 15 ambulance crews responded to the incident
Lightning Strikes Kill 5, Injure Over 100 in Poland
Witnesses said the thunderstorm came suddenly on a day that began with clear weather.
Suspects Wanted After Teen, Man in Wheelchair Shot
Authorities say the two suspects entered the home with handguns and stole money.
EMT Crew, Doctor Honored for Saving Man’s Life
Everyone involved in saving man were honored with their own day.
Duo to push opioid settlement toward hospitals
A new nonprofit will fight to steer cash from any national opioid settlement to hospitals.
Area 51 “Alien Stock” event prompts emergency planning
County officials are worried that the number of visitors that may attend the event will be an issue for EMS providers, communications,…
Chaplaincy service started for Wash. first responders
The goal of the service is to lower suicide rates, divorce rates and job burnout that many first responders experience
Search for missing first responders suspended after 7 days
Officials said they have reached a point they no longer can search with any degree of success now