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Mass. Ambulance Association to host 2nd Convoy of Champions, 1st Stars of Life ceremony
The parade of ambulances will travel from UMass Medical Science Park to the Boston MedFlight hanger for the awards ceremony on Tuesday…
Stolen Pa. ambulance crashes after pursuit
An off-duty Reading Fire Department paramedic spotted the ambulance and followed it until state police arrived, officials said
9 fall prevention tips for EMS providers to share with friends, family, and patients
Injury prevention, especially of geriatric falls, is an important responsibility for EMS providers
Pa. man allegedly spat blood in paramedic’s face
Police said the paramedic was rendering aid to the man after he intentionally struck his head on the partition of a patrol…
6 tips for drowning prevention and response
First responders can use their status as respected community figures to reduce the risk for drowning
FDNY unveils poster for EMS Week 2021
The poster, which will be displayed on digital kiosks throughout the city, features two EMTs and one paramedic
Detroit to build enhanced peer support unit at FD after drunk driving incidents, audit
The fire department's current peer support program consists of one full-time employee and has a budget of less than $80,000
Crewmembers hurt in head-on Pa. ambulance crash
Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad Chief Joel Rutkowski said the actions of the crewmember who was driving prevented serious injuries
The broken front line
As the winter’s surge of coronavirus cases overwhelmed Los Angeles hospitals, EMTs like Michael Diaz were forced to take previously unthinkable measures
White House issues proclamation on EMS Week 2021
President Joe Biden's proclamation highlights the dedication and resiliency of EMS providers through the COVID-19 pandemic
Passing on a love for EMS
Yolanda Johnson spent 10 years on an ambulance before facing new challenges as an EMS instructor
Pink rigs continue to raise awareness nearly 30 years after Va. EMS worker’s cancer diagnosis
The awareness movement at Medical Transport LLC began with a pink ambulance named after "Miss Vicki" Prescott