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Ky. EMS agencies fight statewide personnel shortage
Emergency calls and the need for EMS providers is growing, especially in rural communities, at the same time counties across Kentucky are…
Pa. EMS agency awarded by AHA for cardiac care
The association honored Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services with its Gold Plus Performance Achievement Award
2 Baltimore paramedics hurt in ambulance crash
Fire department spokeswoman Blair Skinner said the paramedics were taken to a hospital for evaluation of minor injuries after the crash
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Girl, 9, calls 911 to save father after he was attacked by wasps
Alex Schneider's daughter, Arianna, called 911 for help after her father, who was stung by dozens of wasps, fell out of his…
Pa. responders train for MCIs in simulated mass shooting at college
"One of the bigger trends is EMS actually going in while the event is occurring rather than waiting until it's all over…
Addressing Rural EMS Workforce Shortage
There's a serious staffing crisis in the field of emergency medical services, specifically rural ems departments. which are facing a lot of…
Lifeguard Drone Rescues Swimmer in Spain
After a group of swimmers got caught in an undertow, they signalled one of the lifeguards and an onsite Auxdron Lifeguard Drone…
Synthetic Marijuana Seen as a Public Health Danger
Synthetic pot is a mind-altering drug made by taking plant material and spraying it with chemicals that can mimic the high from…
FDA Approves First Generic Version of EpiPen
The generic of the lifesaving allergy medication will offer a cheaper alternative to the Mylan’s EpiPen, which has come under fire for…
Conn. city overdoses top 100, police announce another arrest
Chief Anthony Campbell told the media Friday that the surge of synthetic marijuana overdoses, which gripped the city for more than 24…
Ala. EMS agency claims interference in lawsuit against competitor
Anniston EMS sued Oxford EMS, claiming the agency's leaders "interfered with contracts and/or business relations" of Anniston EMS