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College professor named Colo. EMS instructor of the year
Aims Community College Professor of Emergency Medical and Paramedic Services, Kristie Skala, uses realistic simulations to prepare students for the field as…
Ill. village considers tax to sustain struggling ambulance service
Oakwood officials warn declining volunteers and rising costs could force cuts or closure without a new tax to fund EMS operations
3 injured in machete attack at NYC subway station
Three people were slashed in a seemingly random morning attack before officers shot the suspect, who ignored repeated commands to drop the…
Md. county EMS tensions rise amid fears of another system takeover
After absorbing Princess Anne’s ambulance service, officials warn Somerset County could be pushed to take over another struggling EMS system as divisions…
Wash. county expands EMS mental health transport program after successful pilot
The state approved expanding the Riverside Fire Authority program countywide, allowing transport of eligible patients directly to Cascade Community Healthcare’s 18-bed Crisis…
'The right place at the right time': Texas EMT helps rescue 2 in house fire
An EMT driving by rushed in to help rescue residents from the burning Longview duplex
'A nice guy': 2 NYC EMTs hospitalized, 3 others injured after patient attacks crew
Two EMTs suffered head and facial injuries, while three colleagues were hurt forcing entry to reach them during the chaotic response
Free Narcan vending machines launch in Mich. county to address overdose rates
Muskegon County health officials hope expanding access to overdose-reversal kits at hospitals and public health sites will save lives
Pa. 'Blue Envelope' program helps first responders aid drivers with autism
Jefferson Health’s Blue Envelope program is expanding to Luzerne County, giving drivers on the autism spectrum a tool to help make traffic…
Mobile sim lab helps Neb. first responders with EMS training
A mobile simulation lab run by the Omaha Fire Department and Creighton University is bringing hands-on paramedic training directly to crews across…
NYC lawmaker calls for state probe into 9/11 Ground Zero toxins records
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging state officials to search for long-sought documents, as survivors and first responders continue to seek…
Axon tackles public safety's data overload with three new AI tools
Axon Vision introduced to help recognize activity in live camera feeds while Axon Assistant expands secure, compliant AI to deliver operational data…