Detroit to build enhanced peer support unit at FD after drunk driving incidents, audit
May 17, 2021
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
May 17, 2021
Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad Chief Joel Rutkowski said the actions of the crewmember who was driving prevented serious injuries
The broken front line
May 17, 2021
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
May 17, 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
May 17, 2021
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
May 17, 2021
The awareness movement at Medical Transport LLC began with a pink ambulance named after "Miss Vicki" Prescott
Ind. communities work to fund more Safe Haven baby boxes
May 16, 2021
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
May 16, 2021
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
May 16, 2021
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
May 14, 2021
Craig and Dianne Shantz, members of both the Kalispel Tribe Fire Department and South Pend Oreille Fire and Rescue, worked out a partnership between the two agencies