W.Va. county officials: Ambulance service ‘unable to function’ due to volunteer shortage
September 30, 2020
Mountaineer Ambulance informed the Preston County Commission Tuesday that it may need to close its doors
Fatigue in public safety: an identifiable, manageable risk
September 29, 2020
Do not wait for a tragedy to recognize and act on the risks involve in tired personnel
First responders can be fined for unauthorized photos of victims under new Calif. law
September 29, 2020
The bill was introduced after reports that first responders took photos at the scene of a helicopter crash that killed nine people, including basketball star Kobe Bryant
Pa. man charged with impersonating firefighter, EMS provider
September 29, 2020
Poice say the man was wearing a fire department uniform and badge, had the words "emergency" and "EMS" on his vehicle and said he was responding to a car fire
Nationwide 911 outages reported, no cause determined
September 29, 2020
Municipalities in several states reported 911 outages on Monday night, many of which were resolved after a few hours
House unveils $2.2T stimulus package, demands federal assistance to protect public safety
September 29, 2020
The bill includes $436B in funds to help state, local governments avoid layoffs of first responders, teachers and healthcare workers
Pandemic preparedness from chaos
September 29, 2020
Gaston County EMS leadership embarked on a plan to equip every transport-capable ALS unit in Gaston County with a ventilator
Pandemic preparedness from chaos
September 29, 2020
Gaston County EMS leadership embarked on a plan to equip every transport-capable ALS unit in Gaston County with a ventilator
Watch: Medic uses jet suit to hover over mountains, water for rescue response
September 29, 2020
Great North Air Ambulance Service in the United Kingdom demonstrated a test of new flight technology for rescues on difficult terrain
Video: Va. firefighter charged with assaulting patient in ambulance
September 29, 2020
Fairfax County Firefighter Andrew Cruikshank was charged and is on administrative leave after a police body-worn camera captured an altercation with the patient