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NY resident fights to have AEDs required at large retail outlets
Justin Beyer was motivated to take action after no AED was available at the Walmart where he worked when a customer went…
Maine bill would require cameras in ambulances
Sen. Dave Miramant said the bill, which would require transports to be recorded, is aiming to improve patient care
NC official’s proposed EMS staffing change sparks controversy
The conflict arose over a proposal to use existing part-time staff funding and overtime funds to hire a full-time staff for a…
Officials: Man destroyed American flag on FDNY ambulance
Fire officials said the man was arrested after destroying a flag that was “proudly displayed” on the back of an ambulance
Ohio auditor seeks tax break for fallen first responders’ spouses
Franklin County Auditor Clarence Mingo is renewing his call to provide a property tax break to the spouses of first responders who…
Md. fire dept. partners with hospital to launch mobile paramedic service
Baltimore City Fire Department officials hope the pilot program will reduce strains on first responders and emergency rooms
NY EMS agency initiative works to implement ‘Stop the Bleed’ in schools
The Canandaigua Emergency Squad, led by Chief Matt Sproul, is distributing Stop the Bleed kits and providing staff with the training on…
To Educate or Not to Educate: An Economic and EMS Role Confusion Conundrum
There’s been a lot of discussion on whether EMTs and paramedics should be required to have postsecondary degrees, but compensation mechanisms, the…
West Virginia Deputy 911 Director Suspended Over Facebook Post
Raleigh County official relieved of duties pending investigation.
Patriots Fans Rescue Stuck Ambulance
Ambulance was stuck in the mud in Boston Common.
Emergency Room Delays Add to Florida EMS Woes
A Volusia County paramedic talks about bed delays and the impact on EMS.
4 tips for airway management mastery
Successful airway management is the culmination of preparation, practice and technique mastery