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FDNY ambulance rammed by car, crashes into streetlight
The two medics inside the rig were unharmed but the driver of the vehicle — who cops said was driving without a…
Increased non-emergency 911 calls to Tenn. fire department are pushing officials to find other solutions
One solution is a fire department in Lexington, Kentucky, that reduced non-emergency calls by about 30% after creating a community paramedicine program
Increase in non-emergency calls push Tenn. fire departments to seek solutions
Last year, the Chattanooga Fire Department received 1,320 calls for non-emergency citizen assists, which include lift assists
Mont. first responders seek $1M portable radio upgrade
Problems with portable communications between firefighters, police and emergency services personnel are getting worse and becoming more frequent
Man arrested for allegedly punching female paramedic during treatment
A 25-year-old paramedic was struck when trying to treat an intoxicated man who became belligerent
Program aims to reduce 911 calls, ER visits
The Community Resource Paramedic program is a collaborative effort between the fire department and other area organizations that aims to reduce 911…
Fla. program aims to reduce 911 calls, ER visits
The Community Resource Paramedic program is a collaborative effort between the fire department and other area organizations that aims to reduce 911…
Ala. fire department gets automated CPR device
The fire department has two of the devices and has seen an 11 percent increase in the patients restored to spontaneous circulation…
New ambulance service coming to Fla. county struggling since Hurricane Michael
Century Ambulance left the county around December due to the costs associated with hurricane recovery and the loss of employees
Norman first responders recognized
EMSSTAT paramedics serve as Norman, Moore and Goldsby’s first medical responders and have earned the American Heart Association’s highest level of recognition…
Okla. first responders recognized
EMSSTAT paramedics serve as Norman, Moore and Goldsby’s first medical responders and have earned the American Heart Association’s highest level of recognition…
Georgia ambulance company plans Ranbune service
It takes 30 minutes or longer to get an ambulance to Ranburne because the ambulances may be tied up in the northern…