Iowa city EMS communication system on track
June 13, 2019
The communication paths needed for the system have been deemed free from obstruction and the frequency coordination is at 85% completion
Ohio fire, EMS agencies rally to support boy with cancer
June 13, 2019
The Fayette Volunteer Fire Department and the Concerned Citizens of Burlington organized the community event to show support and raise funds
Calif. mandate requires EMTs to receive advanced training
June 12, 2019
The training will enable California EMTs to administer and use naloxone, epinephrine and a glucometer, according to the California Emergency Medical Services Authority
Neb. firefighter-paramedic dies unexpectedly
June 12, 2019
Omaha Fire Department firefighters were called to fellow Firefighter-Paramedic Jeremy Knott’s home, but were unable to resuscitate him
Lawrence County EMS recognized for its pre-hospital care for heart patients
June 12, 2019
This is the third year in a row the Lawrence County EMS agency has gotten the award
What is EMS: A Definition
June 12, 2019
Learn the role emergency responders play in treating and transporting patients who call 911 for help
W. Va. volunteer FFs, EMTs advocate for benefit protection, legislation
June 12, 2019
Volunteers want benefits like job protection, tax write-offs, scholarships and student loan debt forgiveness
Abandoned dog gets second chance as Ga. rescue K9
June 12, 2019
Once trained, Jasper, a 1-year-old German Sheperd, will be used to search for lost children, Alzheimer’s patients, and natural disaster victims
‘First Responders Live’ TV show debuts on Fox
June 11, 2019
"First Responders Live," produced by Dick Wolf of "Law & Order" fame, will offer live coverage of fire, police, EMTs and other first responders as they react to calls throughout…
NJ training academy graduates first tuition-free class of EMTs
June 11, 2019
The GCEMS initial EMT Training Academy is unique in that the one-year program was offered tuition free to the students and could result in employment with the County of Gloucester