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SC EMT fined, suspended for posting photo of deceased patient to social media
Trevor Sizemore photographed a victim at the scene he responded to, then uploaded it to Facebook
Fla. man arrested for faking 911 call, shooting at paramedics
Tyran Young used an automated recording to call for help, and began shooting at the ambulance once it arrived
Idaho EMS agency converting to paramedic-level service
Located in a rural area and unaffiliated with any hospitals, Gooding County EMS officials feel they can better serve the public as…
San Diego Lifeguards Name First Female Lieutenant in 100-plus Year History
San Diego Fire Rescue Lifeguard division makes history with recent promotion.
New EMS Cleanup Policy Puts Responsibility on Detroit Fire and EMS Personnel
Policy calls for blood and other bodily fluids to be flushed down sewer drains.
REV Group Announces FDNY Order of 76 More Eco-Friendly Ambulances
In addition to green technology each ambulance is equipped with 4-wheel drive capability.
The biggest reason employees leave
How EMS organizations are losing good employees with low pay scales
Off-duty EMT rushes to help students after school bus crash
A school bus full of children rear-ended a garbage truck; luckily, EMT Kim Ison came upon the scene while driving her daughter…
Paramedic injured after ambulance, fire truck struck by 18-wheeler
A paramedic assisting a stopped motorist sustained minor injuries when a semi-truck struck the emergency vehicles at the scene
5 Marines honored for saving Calif. man in cardiac arrest
The Marines jumped into action when a man at the senior citizen Mardi Gras party they were attending went into cardiac arrest
Mich. man steals ambulance, leads police on high-speed chase
Multiple departments took part in the chase, which featured speeds of more than 90 miles per hour
Mich. man steals ambulance, leads police on high-speed pursuit
Multiple departments took part in the pursuit, which featured speeds of more than 90 miles per hour