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2 NY paramedics suspended after allegedly stealing drugs from police dropbox
Jon Cinelli and Jeremy Pecoraro were arrested on suspicion of criminal possession of a controlled substance and were suspended with pay
Minn. House passes paramedic medicine bill
The Minnesota House unanimously passed a bill that would allow paramedics and other emergency personnel to administer complex medicine to people with…
Pa. county medic sues ambulance service for sexual harassment
A 25-year veteran of Fayette EMS is suing the agency after she says a veteran supervisor "slapped her on the buttocks" according…
Colo. paramedic known for bringing people ‘back from the dead’
Austin Pugh, a six-year firefighter and paramedic, has brought 11 people back from a flat line, an “incredible” record, according to his…
Woman arrested for kicking paramedic, punching cop
Robin Melinda Keane was arrested and charged her with assault and battery on a police officer, assault and battery on ambulance personnel…
Survivor Suicides Worry Parkland Community
The community of Parkland, Florida, is focusing attention on its suicide prevention programs after two survivors of the Florida high school massacre…
Probation for Georgia EMT Accused of Punching Handcuffed Teen
Police bodycam shows former EMT strike the restrained patient after being spat on.
Allina Health Launches Paid EMT Training Program
Goal of the EMT boot camp is to train and hire community members as EMTs.
Houston Approves Ambulance Fee Hike, New EMS Charges
City council approves first substantial hike in transport cost since 2012.
Cruise Passengers Recall Helicopter Rescues
Hundreds of passengers were winched off the heaving ship by helicopter, one-by-one as winds howled around them in the dark of night.
Training Day: 4 hemorrhage control solutions that stop the bleed
Train for hemorrhage control with a focus on EMS patient care beyond the ‘Stop the Bleed’ basics, with hemostatic agents, TXA and…
Caught on video: Are they liable for their ‘patient’s’ death?
Four hours after an EMS crew released Paul Tarashuck, he was struck and killed by a vehicle; David Givot breaks down issues…