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Several Injured in Gas Station Explosion Near Rome
One dead in explosion during tanker offloading.
Calif. fire dept. launches paramedic program
Prior to the program launch, the 10 firefighter-paramedics on staff were not allowed to perform ALS and had to wait for an…
Dispatcher honored for giving CPR instructions during call
Katie Porter was honored with the Lifesaving Award after guiding a woman through CPR to try and save her husband
Tenn. paramedic killed in crash honored at funeral
Zach Pruitt was remembered by his colleagues as a “determined young man” who “loved his work”
5 steps to make your EMS resolutions STICK
Every year starts with good intentions. Make this one filled with real world positive change
Early results of Calif. Alzheimer’s Response Team showing promise
Results from an effort to help responders handle dementia-related calls are encouraging enough that some are already thinking about how to expand…
24 Amazon workers hospitalized after bear repellent is ‘accidentally released’
Rachael Lighty of Amazon said the company appreciated “the swift response of local responders” after a “damaged aerosol can dispensed strong fumes”
Silent night: A paramedic Christmas story
A paramedic's job is about helping people and doing the best he can for each patient
$4.5M plan to reduce strain on Calif. fire dept. approved
The new effort comes months after officials raised concerns about the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s aging stations and equipment
Ohio Wrestling Coaches Save High School Athlete Who Collapsed During Practice
A couple of wrestling coaches at St. Edward High School are being credited with saving the life of a young athlete, who…
4 questions to answer before purchasing a specialty EMS vehicle
Agencies should take into consideration local terrain, potential hazards and future needs before purchasing a specialty EMS vehicle
Lessons to apply: Welfare check incident became an LODD
NIOSH line of duty death investigation recommendations for conducting welfare checks are applicable to every EMS agency