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Appeals court upholds firing of Wash. first responders who refused COVID-19 vaccine
A federal appeals court ruled that Bellingham’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees did not violate the Constitution
Ohio FD widens recruitment search as certified paramedics grow scarce
The Stow Fire Department is expanding its hiring process as retirements increase and a limited supply of certified firefighter/paramedics makes it harder…
Del. county EMS honors cardiac arrest survivors, first responders
New Castle County recognized paramedics, first responders, dispatchers, police officers and civilians for their roles in 32 lifesaving cardiac arrest cases
Calif. fire district warns proposed Medicaid cuts could hit ambulance service reimbursements
Sonoma County fire officials warn that a federal proposal to reduce Medicaid reimbursements could cost hundreds of dollars per transport and strain…
Md. county EMS accepts grant funding to carry whole blood on ambulances
A state grant will allow Dorchester County EMS crews to administer whole blood to patients before they reach the hospital
Ill. FD raises fees for repeated non-emergency EMS calls
The Schaumburg Fire Department says the new fee policy is aimed at reducing repeated calls for lift assists and household help
Ohio pool pump failure sends 14 to hospital
Fourteen Minster swim team members were hospitalized after a chlorine pump malfunction reportedly exposed swimmers to chemicals
W.Va. ambulance director resigns amid scrutiny over fatal ambulance incident
Monica Mason stepped down as executive director of the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority as the agency faces fallout from a fatal…
'I'm tired of losing my friends': Iowa first responder mental health symposium focuses on trauma, resilience
The First Responder Center for Excellence and the University of Iowa are developing free online wellness modules to help first responders build…
Ill. firefighter/paramedic dies while on duty
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedic John Morgan was remembered for his dedication to public service and compassionate patient care
NYC council seeks $4.5M for report on 9/11 toxins
City leaders are pushing for funding to determine when officials first knew Ground Zero air quality was dangerous and to release records…
Ill. fire district ends ambulance service standby for neighboring FD
Union leaders say Homer Township Fire Protection District's decision could delay patient transports as call volume continues to rise