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Police: Driver’s illegal U-turn caused crash that killed Calif. paramedic
American Medical Response paramedic Edward Lustro was killed in a crash that occurred after another drive made an illegal U-turn
Ala. county considers ‘smart’ 911 software
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal…
Ala. county considers ‘smart’ 911 software
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal…
Ill. county sees rise in opioid overdose fatalities
Lake County officials are concerned about the 21 percent rise in local drug overdoses last year
Ohio lawmaker wants tax credits for volunteer first responders
The tax credit is designed with a three-tiered system, and volunteers receive a rebate based on their years of service
Six Killed in Explosion at Chemical Plant in China
Nearly 400 personnel and 86 fire trucks were dispatched to the scene.
Driver’s Illegal U-turn Causes Crash Killing California Paramedic
AMR paramedic Edward Lustro was on his way home after his shift.
Driver Sets Fire to Bus Carrying Children in Italy
The driver threatened the passengers, telling them "no one would survive today."
Video: Man struck, killed by car after EMTs mocked, released him
Paul Tarashuck was suffering from a schizophrenic episode, but the EMTs who responded to the call by sheriff deputies failed to care…
NY ambulance service shaves minute off response time with new rig
Finger Lakes Ambulance decreased their response time from six minutes and 43 seconds to five minutes and 39 seconds with the addition…
2nd Fla. county first responder resigns over social media posts
Michael Ruby, a Polk County paramedic who was in a new-hire probation period, resigned after it was discovered he posted photos of…
US Supreme Court declines ambulance service’s case
AmeriCare filed suit in 2016 against several California cities, accussing city officials of conspiring to monopolize the market and shut out AmeriCare…