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Calif. mass overdose highlights severe new phase of opioid epidemic
Thirteen people at the same party overdosed all at once, making it one of the worst mass overdose events in Northern California…
Hard Terrain Slows Rescue of Spanish Boy Trapped in Hole
Drill used to create a vertical shaft parallel to the waterhole has increasingly hard rock.
Man Set Himself on Fire Amid Czech Commemoration Event
Event was to remember student who burned himself to death 50 years ago.
Mass. bill would allow EMS providers to treat injured K-9s
Police called the proposed legislation a common sense move that would save dogs serving the community
Wash. first responders teach school nurses how to control bleeding
Pasco Fire Department PIO Ben Shearer said he hopes to eventually see a ‘Stop the Bleed’ kit in every classroom, as well…
‘Innovative’ partnership allows police officer to double as paramedic
Mikeal Tordsen is sanctioned to also serve as a paramedic while on duty as a police officer after proposing a unique partnership…
Seattle health officials urge safer drug use after 7 overdoses in one day
Health officials are advising people who use drugs to have naloxone on hand, which can be obtained at needle exchanges and other…
Ind. mayoral candidate calls for reinstation of city-run ambulance service
Kokomo mayoral candidate Kevin Summers claimed residents have seen delays in receiving medical assistance because of no available ambulances
Civilians save man who suffered medical emergency from burning vehicle
Nicholas Arens, 38, was subsequently airlifted from the accident scene by Life Link helicopter to the Hennepin County Medical Center
Radio Ramblings: The Art of Hospital Radio Reporting
The EMS radio report to the hospital done well communicates vital information to help the hospital prepare for the patient's arrival
Mich. first responders rescue man trapped between semi tires
Officials said the trapped man was servicing the tractor-trailer's refrigeration unit when another person attempted to move the truck — unaware that…
Rescue operation riddled with mishaps including falling tree, burning car
A rescue operation at Shaver Lake during a fierce winter storm turned into an all-day saga for a stranded couple and group…