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Ind. communities work to fund more Safe Haven baby boxes
Lafayette and New Albany plan to install the boxes after a newborn was safely surrendered at another Indiana station earlier this month
Colo. House passes ketamine bill inspired by Elijah McClain case
The bill limits the use of ketamine and chemical restraints by first responders and prohibits any police involvement in using chemical restraints
Columbus, Ohio, pilot program will have medic, public heath clinician triage calls at 911 center
The program seeks to determine which calls require a police response and which can be handled by firefighter-medics or others
Photo of the Week: Husband and wife EMS team awarded for improving response at reservation
Craig and Dianne Shantz, members of both the Kalispel Tribe Fire Department and South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, worked out a…
National EMS Museum publishes online archive of writings by late EMS visionary Jack Stout
The archive of more than 100 of Stout's articles and essays was funded through a partnership between FirstWatch and AIMHI
Milwaukee’s private ambulance services blame low reimbursement for staffing shortages
Some companies have left the city due to staffing issues that the remaining services say come down to unsustainable reimbursement rates
Fla. Medical Director Dr. Antevy anticipates the return of the EMS conference
Co-host Kelly Grayson is joined by guest host Rob Lawrence and Dr. Peter Antevy for discussions on the move back to in-person…
Chicago mayor nominates city’s 1st female fire commissioner
Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose Acting Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt to be the first woman to head the Chicago Fire Department
Watch: Girl, 6, who survived shooting reunites with EMS providers
Bri'Alle McNeil survived multiple gunshot wounds that damaged her colon, liver, pancreas and arm
9 wounded in Providence, RI, shooting
Police said several dozen shots were fired and three patients were "maybe critical"
Calif. city to hire 6 FF-medics to fully staff station for 1st time in 12 years
The Victorville Fire Department's Station 315 was built in 2009 but never fully opened due to monetary issues, officials said
NC county limits rigs sent to some calls amid fuel shortage
Greene County EM Coordinator David Lancaster said gas stations and the community have been supportive in prioritizing first responders