Fla. FD receives new active attacker response gear
The new protective gear, funded by a $34,000 state EMS grant, is specifically designed for members to respond to an active attacker situation
Fla. law allows paramedics to carry guns at high-risk incidents
A new Florida law will give paramedics responding to situations deemed as high-risk the ability to carry more than medical supplies
Lawsuit filed in W. Va. county over ambulance fee
The lawsuit alleges that since the fees are improperly imposed, residents will “continue the undue hardship and financial burden of defending their rights again...
Death of Luis Alvarez hits home for Boston 9/11 responders
Detective Luis Alvarez was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2016, which he traced to the three months spent in the rubble of the World Trade Center’s twin to...
Victims of medical helicopter crash in Minnesota identified
North Memorial Health of Robbinsdale, the hospital that owns the helicopter, identifies the pilot as Tim McDonald and the nurse as Deb Schott
Ohio Senate strips PTSD coverage for first responders from Workers' Comp budget
The Senate wants more time to study the issue and other provisions passed by the House as part of the workers' compensation budget