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Ohio city approves ambulance repairs
Village council approved repairs and improvements to one of the village’s ambulances, totaling a little less than $50,000
Prove It: Is sodium bicarbonate indicated for prolonged cardiac arrest?
Research suggests an association between sodium bicarbonate and decreased survival-to-hospital discharge and worsened neurological status
Former EMT pens letter to family of fallen firefighter
After Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard died in a shooting last month, former EMT Chad Weston felt compelled to honor his memory in a…
Ohio business groups oppose workers’ comp PTSD coverage for first responders
First responders say that requiring a physical injury is inconsistent with the definition of PTSD, which says a physical injury is not…
Ohio businesses oppose workers’ comp PTSD coverage for first responders
First responders say that requiring a physical injury is inconsistent with the definition of PTSD, which says a physical injury is not…
Ohio first responders closer to new PTSD claims; business groups still opposed
House lawmakers added a provision to the Bureau of Workers' Compensation budget allowing police, firefighters and emergency medical workers to file claims…
Family awarded $3M after 911 failures allegedly led to 11-year-old’s death
The lawsuit alleged that Century Station, which handled the 911 calls, provided poor training to its deputies and had failed annual inspections
Calif. county pays out settlement when 911 dispatch center leads to girl’s death
The 911 dispatcher failed to connect the family to a fire department four times
Florida Deputy Charged for Inaction During Parkland School Shooting
Peterson faces multiple charges and a prison sentence of nearly 100 years.
Call for Injured Officer Leads to Review on Cleveland EMS Response Times
Tape showed a 16-minute response during a non-peak time.
Nashville Residents Surprised by Ambulance Bill
Insurance paid the bill in full but couple questions fire department over the process.
More EMTs, Paramedics, and Shifts included in Wake County, NC Tax Increase
Major investment in public safety comes due to increased calls for service.