Wash. EMT dad inspires medical service that runs in the family

From the time EMT Randy Scott's children were little, they understood the importance of helping those in need, even during family vacations

Woman allegedly steals LAFD ambulance, crashes into pole

Police say a woman stole an ambulance while first responders were responding to a 911 call

Calif. county holds emergency preparedness fair for residents

The Yuba County Office of EMS held a fair to educate residents on what to do during a natural disaster, and handed out go-bags

Is your stretcher mattress holding up under increased infection control?

When decon is not enough to assure patient comfort and safety, consider replacing your stretcher mattress with an affordable, durable substitute

How anchoring can cause medical errors

EMS providers need to understand anchoring, a type of cognitive bias, to prevent errors in prehospital patient assessment and care

VIDEO: Bronx patient tries to force his way back into FDNY ambulance

A man breaks out of an FDNY rig during transport, only to attack the rig while demanding to be let back in, at one point screaming, "Call the cops!"

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