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Med Flight pilot injured by laser pointer, forced to cancel flight
The UW Health Med Flight helicopter was on its way to assist a crash victim when someone shined a laser at it,…
Family thanks passengers, crew who saved dad on flight
Joanie Connell said her parents were flying to Florida when he was found unconscious when a flight attendant tried to take his…
Police: Drunk driver hits Ohio ambulance, cruiser at fire scene
Police said a driver sideswiped an ambulance and smashed into a cruiser in the parking lot of an apartment complex where a…
LODD: Veteran Pa. EMT suffers medical emergency on shift
Northeastern Area EMS EMT Robert Kohler was working on Christmas when he suffered a “medical event,” according to officials
Wash. first responders bring gifts to young girl who suffered cardiac arrest
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers surprised the Pierro family with gifts and well wishes a month after 6-year-old Kierra underwent cardiac…
Philly responders discuss transporting trauma patients in police cruisers
Last year, a third of Philadelphia’s 1,223 shooting victims were delivered to a city trauma center in the back of a police…
Wis. EMS official approves anti-choking device as backup option
Fennimore Rescue Squad is the first EMS service in Wisconsin to get approval to carry Lifevac on its ambulances
Ind. hospital launches community paramedicine program
EMS directors sought out Hendricks Regional Health CEO Kevin Speer with the idea to start a program that reduces non-emergent runs while…
Federal review reveals room for improvement in NH EMS system
A review concluded that New Hampshire’s EMS system is in good shape, but its dependence on volunteers and an under-resourced trauma system…
New panel aims to keep Pa. ambulance service afloat
An inter-municipal committee has formed and a neighboring ambulance company is helping the financially challenged Weatherly Ambulance Association operate
EMT couple recognized for dedication to helping others
Harry and Shiann Fisher are described as two dedicated EMTs with a passion for their job
Firefighters reward kid for quick-thinking in emergency, build bikes for others
Xavier, 7, received a new bike as a reward for when he called 911 and calmly reported his mother was “on the…