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Pilot killed when small plane crashes into Fla. home
James Wagner was in the twin-engine plane with pilot in training, Timothy Sheehy, when the plane crashed into a home near Winter…
First responders double as babysitters on medical call
A Harrisburg Fire Department crew stepped in to watch two boys after it was determined their parents needed to be transported to…
AMR officials evaluate safety of EMS providers after stabbing
Officials said an incident in which a paramedic was stabbed inside of an ambulance at a red light highlights the dangers EMS…
AMR officials evaluate safety of EMS providers after stabbing
Officials said an incident in which a paramedic was stabbed inside of an ambulance at a red light highlights the dangers EMS…
Listen: How to assess measles
The Montgomery County paramedic podcast discusses basic information on clinical presentation, transmission of the measles virus
NY EMS officials speak out on proposed cuts in Medicaid payments
The proposal would eliminate Medicaid payments for low-income and elderly patients insured by both Medicare and Medicaid
SC paramedics, officer placed on leave after death of DUI suspect
EMS records show Nathanial Rhodes was taken to the police station instead of the hospital after a vehicle crash, where body cam…
Court fight brews over firefighter, ambulance funding in Pa. county
Officials will be asked to resolve a dispute over how thousands of dollars in state funds are distributed to support the volunteer…
Ill. city officials to purchase ballistic vests for first responders
Aurora officials recommended buying ballistic vests for firefighters who are part of special tactical units weeks after a mass shooting
New York City Lawmakers Propose Switching to European-style Siren
"I've been hearing from constituents complaining that the current sirens in New York are a high-pitched, continuous noise — a nuisance," says…
Portland Paramedic Stabbed in Knife Attack
Medic was sitting in his ambulance at a stoplight when the attack occurred.
First Responders, Lawmakers Sound Alarm on 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
About 19,000 claims are pending. Nearly $5 billion in benefits have been awarded out of the $7.3 billion fund.