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One Woman Dead, Another Wounded in Sydney Knife Attack
A knife-wielding man was yelling "Allahu akbar," or "God is great," according to witnesses.
Shootout Kills One California Officer, Wounds Two Others
Man opened fire as his truck was being impounded while off a freeway in Riverside.
One Dead in Wisconsin House Explosion
Manawa Rural Fire Chief Rob Rosenau says debris was "scattered all over the place.
Mass. ambulance service trains youth cadets in lifesaving techniques
The Armstrong Ambulance Service taught cadets hands-only CPR and Stop the Bleed techniques to ready them for the field
FirstNet Authority releases roadmap for future network
FirstNet officials attended individual engagements, workshops and summits with first responders to ensure the roadmap meets responders’ communication needs
Iowa paramedics assist 79-year-old quadriplegic resident in celebrating his birthday
Paramedics helped a local man see his garden grow after eight years of not being able to go outside
Ohio city upgrades ambulance equipment and implements notification system
The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
New Ohio requirement mandates dispatchers be certified
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services gave all dispatch centers a deadline to either be EMD certified or to submit a timeline…
Cincinnati family sues city for wrongful death after failed 911 responses
The lawsuit states that "defendants acted recklessly and with deliberate indifference in failing to protect Kyle Plush, causing him to suffer greatly…
Lack of Money Keeps Kentucky County in Reduced ALS Service
One ALS rig is out of service for 12 hours at a time, five days a week in Pendleton County.
‘Copkido’ Lessons for EMTs and Paramedics in Boston
EMTs and paramedics are getting self-defense training after one of their own was stabbed.