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Paws of War Launches Nations First Mobile Veterinary Clinic Exclusively for Veterans and First Responders
Paws of War set to provide free veterinary care to disabled veterans and first responders in need.
California EMTs and Paramedics to Stay On Duty During Breaks as Prop 11 Passes
Emergency ambulance employees who work for private companies will be allowed to continue their current practice of having emergency medical technicians (EMTs)…
Longtime Oklahoma EMS Leader H. Stephen Williamson Passes Away
H. Stephen Williamson was the president and chief executive officer of Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) since the Authority began operations in…
Calif. voters back Prop. 11, supporting on-call breaks for EMS providers
The ballot measure, which requires private sector EMTs and paramedics to remain on-call during meal and rest breaks, was ahead by a…
Sandy Hook parent puts emphasis on compassion at trauma conference
Scarlett Lewis praised audience members for being the”heroes” of trauma response and discussed the importance of social-emotional learning
Son’s death inspires father to become first responder
Dan Miller, an 11-year veteran firefighter-paramedic, became an EMT shortly after his 2-year-old son died of choking
Officials: Mass. paramedics falsified training records
An investigation found that at least five Armstrong Ambulance paramedics falsified records for advanced cardiac life support, CPR and Pediatric Advanced Life…
Ambulance company transports nursing home resident to voting polls
Heartland Ambulance Service transported Karen Vaughn to the polls after a mix-up with her absentee ballot required her to vote in person
Florida Association of EMS Educators Honors Sunstar Paramedics Employees
Anthony Grasso was named Preceptor of the Year and Tony Cambone was recognized as EMS Continuing Educator of the Year.
NIH Requesting Input on Ways to Enhance Emergency Medical Care Research
NIH is asking members of the public, providers and researchers about their experiences conducting research under the Exception from Informed Consent Requirements…
Brownsville, Texas, Kickstarts New Program to Help Reduce Non-Emergency 9-1-1 Calls
Brownsville Fire Chief Jarrett Sheldon says a new program will be able to identify the people who frequently call for non-emergency situations.
1 Dead, 2 Injured as Storms, Possible Tornados Hit South
Officials say severe storms sweeping across the South on Tuesday have killed a person and injured at least two others, knocking down…