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November 25, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

FDNY EMT dies of 9/11-related illness

Joseph Rodriguez, 59, died of lung cancer he contracted from the hours he spent assisting in rescue and recovery efforts at Ground…

November 25, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Girlfriend of pilot killed in air ambulance crash reflects on his death

Bonny Senger, girlfriend of Bismarck Air Medical pilot Todd Lasky, were together for five months before he died

November 25, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Off-duty firefighters feed hundreds of first responders on Thanksgiving

Turkey dinners with all the trimmings were served for some 200 first responders who came for dinner in shifts

November 25, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Family of intubated dead man sues for more than $15M

A family member of Bradley Ginn Sr., says she has suffered physical and mental pain caused by the “intentional and negligent care…

November 25, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Firefighters rescue 7 from sinking boat during training exercise

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters were in the right place at the right time and took four children and three…

November 23, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Fla. sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid sales

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that she has added the companies to a lawsuit filed last spring against Purdue Pharma, the maker…

November 23, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Conn. city responders express frustration with traffic obstacles

The growing population of Stamford means more cars on the road, and less space for first responders

November 23, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Mont. teachers learn how to ‘Stop the Bleed’

Kathy Andress, an advanced EMT for Arlee Ambulance, helped organize the training session to teach staff how to help victims of a…

November 23, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Florida sues Walgreens, CVS over opioid sales

Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that she has added the companies to a lawsuit filed last spring against Purdue Pharma, the maker…

November 22, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Ill. city falls 1 vote short of licensing second ambulance service

The decision was contrary to the recommendation of an independent public hearing officer, who said the city had a "reasonable need" for…

November 22, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Va. trooper, bystanders leap into action to try and save crash victim

Trooper James Brooks smashed the driver's window and, with the help of Austin Wiggins, pulled Karen Wright out of the car before…

November 22, 2018 • EMS1 Daily News

Doctor in midst of opioid conflict over work with drugmaker

Critics fear a potent new painkiller he worked to get OK'd will worsen epidemic

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