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Mistake at Raleigh 911 Center Cost 15 Minutes in Sending Ambulance to Dying Man
A Wake County EMS ambulance wasn't dispatched for 15 minutes following a 911 call in April as a man lay dying in…
New Orleans Officers Unable to Revive Handcuffed Man
A man stopped breathing shortly after he was handcuffed by New Orleans police officers who tried unsuccessfully to save him using CPR…
Trapped in Sausage Mixer, North Dakota Man Amputates Arm
A 69-year-old Vietnam vet who lost a hand after it got stuck in a meat mixer while he was making sausage at…
Nine Children Hurt in California Crash
Children between the ages of 9 and 12 years old injured when van crashed into tree.
NC first responders share stories from Hurricane Florence
Several responders from different Haywood County departments all gave their time and talents to aid in the hurricane preparation and response effort
Seven Officers Shot, One Fatally, in South Carolina
The shooting continued for hours as the man barricaded himself inside with children, firing from a distance at officers who came to…
One Dead, Seven Injured in Texas School Bus Crash
Student killed in Mesquite, Texas school bus crash and fire.
Mentoring and mental health: What’s new in EMS
Our co-hosts are joined by EMS1 contributor Amy Eisenhauer to discuss her thoughts on professional development, mentoring and mental health in the…
Study: Selfies have caused more than 250 deaths worldwide
Around 259 people have died while taking photos of themselves since 2011, with drowning listed as the leading cause
First responders surprise young hit-and-run victim with new bike
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers made a big show when arriving at 8-year-old Jenciel Filero’s home to give him a bike…
Video shows officers saving 3-year-old found unresponsive in pool
Body camera footage shows Temple Police Department Officers David Yates and Lt. James Hollowood performing CPR on the boy before paramedics arrived
5 ways to eliminate dosing errors
Remain consistent once you’ve established the patient’s weight, ensure you know what’s in your containers and practice dosing calculations to prevent errors