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Wash. FD becomes test for university's pre-med expansion
In a first for the University of Washington’s alternative spring break program, students shadowed Longview Fire Department EMTs and 911 dispatchers to…
Ambulances diverted after cyberattack hits Mass. hospital
A cybersecurity incident knocked out key systems, canceling chemotherapy appointments, closing pharmacies and pushing Brockton Hospital to divert ambulances while staff switch…
Tenn. awards $5 million in rescue squad grants to 115 agencies
The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport,…
6 trapped in burning van in Wash. crash
A van erupted in flames beneath Interstate 5 in Portland after a crash, trapping six injured people inside until firefighters and a…
Ohio bill would require ambulance service statewide, target rural coverage gaps
The proposal would require local governments to ensure ambulance coverage and offer incentives for those that consolidate services with other entities
Driver strikes parade crowd at La. Lao New Year event, injuring about 15
Approximately 15 people were hurt, some seriously, when an impaired driver hit revelers during a Lao New Year parade, prompting a large…
Off-duty Ore. clinicians perform CPR for 15 minutes during cardiac arrest at Bruce Springsteen concert
In Portland, an off-duty cardiologist and former nurse practitioner provided about 15 minutes of CPR after a man collapsed, highlighting the challenges…
LODD: Fla. firefighter/paramedic suffers on-duty medical emergency
Broward Sheriff’s Office Firefighter/Paramedic Stephen Lepselter worked in multiple specialized divisions
Texas emergency management trainees tackle tornado response in capstone exercise
The Texas Emergency Management Academy’s fifth cohort put eight months of training to the test in a realistic disaster simulation
Va. rescue squad marks decades of service, training and tradition
After more than 80 years, the nonprofit Danville Life Saving Crew continues to shape careers, serve the community and balance its legacy…
N.C. airport crash drill tests firefighters, EMS in multiagency response
Emergency crews from Hickory and surrounding communities took part in a simulated plane crash at Hickory Regional Airport, training on triage, coordination…
Ore. county EMS academy gives teens a hands-on look at emergency care
A new four-day summer academy will immerse Clatsop County high school students in ambulances, fire stations, hospitals and dispatch centers as they…