Mich. hospital will end EMS operations, terminate 74 employees
June 25, 2020
McLaren Bay Region officials said nonprofit Medstar Ambulance intends to operate from the hospital's former EMS stations
$2.75M settlement reached for paramedics’ inaction prior to woman’s death
June 25, 2020
Hillsborough County in Florida has agreed to pay the settlement to the family of a stroke victim who died after medics failed to take her vital signs or transport her
Pittsburgh debuts ‘silent’ alarm system
June 25, 2020
The new system alerts only the fire and EMS stations being dispatched and is meant to reduce first responders' stress
Grand jury: Understaffing at 911 center puts first responders at risk
June 24, 2020
A California county grand jury found that deficiencies at Oakland's 911 center caused thousands of calls to go unanswered for up to two minutes
Man critically injured after fireworks blow up in face
June 24, 2020
Cleveland EMS responded to the scene early Tuesday morning where a "large amount" of fireworks had been set off
More than 600 face shields donated to Ill. first responders, nursing homes
June 24, 2020
The donations were made possible through a partnership between the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, John Deere and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
6 steps to peer support success
June 24, 2020
When implemented effectively, a peer support program can be one of the best resources for first responders to access help
Video: Police apprehend suspect after ambulance theft
June 24, 2020
Authorities say Keith Peacock, 63, got into the ambulance through the back after asking the crew for a ride
La. paramedic, musician fired over controversial social media posts
June 24, 2020
Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Jamie Bergeron, who is also a popular Cajun musician, has apologized for posts that reference hitting protesters with vehicles
La. paramedic fired over ‘All Lives Splatter’ cartoon, social media posts
June 24, 2020
Acadian Ambulance Paramedic Jamie Bergeron, who is also a popular Cajun musician, has apologized for posts that reference hitting protesters with vehicles