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Public input opportunity closing for improving prehospital care
The federal government is seeking input on how to improve trauma care in the field
NY firefighter killed in motorcycle crash on way to EMS training
Firefighter Zachary J. Fazekas, 19, had been with the department for two years
Mich. offering scholarships to join paramedic program
“There are just not as many people as we used to see going through paramedic programs. It’s a national issue"
Paramedics honored for helping police officer under attack
Paramedics Heidi Nishimoto, Mason Kinnard and Kristina Douglas, who work for Paramedics Plus, were each presented the Big Willie Whitley Citizenship Award
High school students will train to be 911 operators
School officials hope the class will equip students with better communication skills and the appropriate responses in various emergency situations
Off-duty EMT, lifeguard save two kids from drowning in Lake Michigan
EMT Devin Newton and lifeguard Myles Wright heard two girls screaming for help and saved them from the rocky waters
Mich. offering scholarships to join paramedic program
“There are just not as many people as we used to see going through paramedic programs. It’s a national issue"
Fallen Chicago firefighter-EMT had rare heart condition
An autopsy determined Juan Bucio, 46, died from asphyxia caused by an abnormal heart beat
Braun Ambulances Will Attend Pinnacle 2018
The ambulance manufacturer will have two ambulances on display at the annual EMS leadership conference and exhibition.
National Registry & CAPCE Partner to Facilitate Easy CE Recordkeeping
The National Registry of EMTs (National Registry) and the Commission on Accreditation For Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE) recently announced a partnership that…
Closing arguments begin in trial of man who hit paramedic while driving drunk
Rory Barros spent four months in the hospital, survived 16 surgeries and had his leg amputated after being hit
Colorado Springs keeps AMR contract despite failure to meet response time
“It’s not that AMR is the greatest thing on the face of the Earth, trust me,” Mayor John Suthers said. "Our choices…