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Marijuana ER Visits Climb in Denver Study
Five years after Colorado first legalized marijuana, a new study shows pot's bad effects are sending more people to the emergency room.
Four Dead, Six Injured in Texas Crash
SUV speeding away from deputies rolled over several times.
Ill. city to receive Fitch & Associates fire, emergency response study
"The results will tell us if we're sending the right resources on emergency calls and if the resources being sent are appropriate,"…
Preventing violence against EMS personnel
Violence prevention training and situational awareness can help keep EMS providers safe on scene
Preventing violence against EMS personnel
Violence prevention training and situational awareness can help keep EMS providers safe on scene
VFIS celebrates 50 years of managing first responder insurance
A division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, VFIS was one of the first insurance providers that specialized in options for the unique challenges…
Why EMS must engage the community to ‘disrupt the odds’ and save more lives
Public safety experts discuss how they were able to identify and implement forward-thinking local approaches to address national problems like cardiac arrest…
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…