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Wis. bill would give tax credits to volunteer firefighters, EMTs
The bill would allow volunteer firefighters and EMS workers to receive refundable tax credits for equipment purchases and for education-related activities and…
Former addicts thank emergency responders for second chances
Naloxone administrations by the state's emergency responders declined last year after peaking at more than 50,000 in 2017
Veteran Philadelphia paramedic to be honored as EMS Provider of the Year
Paramedic Christian Apelt, a 15-year veteran of the PFD, has been teaching life-saving skills at the Fire Academy for the past seven…
FDNY celebrates 25th annual Second Chance ceremony
The ceremony reunites FDNY first responders with the people they have saved in the past year
Documentary focuses on trauma, emotional toll faced by first responders
A new documentary, "Keeping the Peace," tells the story of law enforcement officers, firefighters and other first-responders and the harrowing scenes they…
Muslim Detroit Paramedic Files Federal Discrimination Lawsuit
Paramedic claims supervisor has unfairly targeted him because of his religion.
F-16 Crashes into California Warehouse
A dozen people were taken to hospitals for evaluation and treatment of minor injuries.
10 things you need to know about hypovolemic shock to save lives
The effects of shock due to major blood loss rapidly become irreversible, so quick identification and intervention are critical
Pittsburgh planning heavy police, fire, EMS presence for Garth Brooks concert
There will be 32 paramedics inside the stadium during the concert along with two doctors
Provincetown Fire Dept. cited for delayed EMS runs
The notice cited the department's practice of responding to calls in a town ambulance and then having the patient transported to by…
Appleton, Wis. LODD highlights need for situational awareness on routine calls
Remember any patient can turn violent, and make a patient assessment/search a part of your situational awareness approach to scene safety
Muslim paramedic’s suit says Detroit supervisor targeted him
Alaa Saade alleges that his EMT captain had a known “hit list” of minority employees to discipline with the intent they would…