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Beloved Pennsylvania EMS Chief Dies On Duty After Cardiac Arrest
Despite CPR efforts and immediate transport, EMS Chief Robert (Bob) Reeder, died while working a charity event after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Paramedics Rescue Tortoise in California … and Transport to Appropriate Destination
Paramedics from Heartland Fire Rescue and American Medical Response come across a tortoise on the sidewalks of El Cajon, Calfornia, and reunites…
Temperature mistake forces Walgreens to re-vaccinate hundreds
Hundreds of undergraduates who received vaccinations against type B meningococcal disease must receive replacement inoculations
Okla. city plans to join opioid class action lawsuit
The City of Moore said the opioid crisis forced them to spend more money on firefighters, EMS providers and other addiction services…
First responders help couple through unexpected early birth
The emergency responders had to contend with baby Shay's umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, and after he was born he was…
Pa. township considers implementing AED ordinance
The new ordinance would require building owners to put an automated external defibrillator in high-occupancy places
Okla. EMTs educate children about life as a first responder
EMTs gathered with children grades kindergarten to fifth grade to explain what they do, teach them how to perform CPR and give…
Respected NY first responder honored after unexpected death
Christopher Weeks, a dedicated first responder who died unexpectedly, was paid tribute by his colleagues with a 15-vehicle fire and ambulance escort
What if EMS won a $1 billion lottery jackpot?
Big dreams to improve EMS with a windfall of funding for safety, health and wellness, research and leadership development
7 keys to proper care and cleaning of your ballistic vest
Follow these do’s and don’ts to prolong the life of this lifesaving investment
Fire dept. searching for owner of tortoise found strolling on street
Heartland Fire and Rescue responders “came across a rather interesting patient slowly traveling down the sidewalks”
NJ EMT dies months after brutal beating
Jerry Wolkowitz, 56, spent months in a long-term care facility after being attacked by Jamil Hubbard