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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
Lessons to apply: Welfare check incident became a LODD
NIOSH line of duty death investigation recommendations for conducting welfare checks are applicable to every EMS agency
Pa. EMS chief: ‘Who will rescue the rescuers’ from crisis?
Susquehanna Township EMS Chief Matthew Baily wrote a letter in response to a Senate commission report and said responders are “woefully underfunded”
Mich. students hear reality messages about opioid abuse
A panel of speakers shared their stories with middle and high school students about life-and-death reality of opioid addiction
Video: Responders rescue man clinging to tree in rain-swollen river
A dramatic video shows a man who was “mid-stream, clinging to a tree and in need of immediate rescue” being hoisted to…
Calif. ambulance company owner wins EMT of the Year honors
Medic Ambulance’s Jimmy Pierson was among 33 Californians to be honored for their heroic acts and extraordinary contributions to EMS