Kan. EMS, city agencies request increase in budget
May 29, 2019
The EMS proposed budget for 2020 is $1.512 million, based on a projected 5,100 ambulance runs, up from 4,800 runs last year
DoD awards $7.2M to create autonomous trauma system for combat troops
May 29, 2019
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University will work to develop artificial intelligence technology to better assist wounded troops in the field
Fla. church gives thanks to first responders
May 29, 2019
The Palm Coast United Methodist Church saluted first responders by dedicating a service to say thank you
Ark. city approves 1st paramedic pay raise in 10 years
May 28, 2019
The $10,000 pay increase will affect 47 members of the firefighting staff and will cost the city an additional $78,312 for the rest of 2019
Ky. county EMS recognized for pediatric care
May 28, 2019
Whitley County EMS was awarded an Award for Excellence in Pediatric Care by the Kentucky EMS for Children Pediatric Recognition Program
Ambulance response times continue to lag in Ga. city
May 28, 2019
Dunwoody and Dekalb County signed a memorandum of understanding last fall to station more ambulances around the city
Penn. rescue squad debuts Mobile Stroke Unit
May 28, 2019
The MSU features telemedicine capabilities, a CT scanner and will be staffed with certified personnel to treat patients in the field known as the "Brain Rescue Team"
Ill. fire dept. names girl, 7, a hero after 911 call
May 28, 2019
"Your ability to stay calm and provide information and render aid to your mother goes above and beyond what we would expect from someone your age," Fire Chief Mick Humer…
Woman arrested after hitting, punching paramedics
May 28, 2019
Gina Blackburn began assaulting paramedics both times EMS providers performed a sternum rub to wake her up after she allegedly passed out in a restaurant
Motorcyclist killed in collision with Fla. ambulance
May 27, 2019
An ambulance turned left into the driving lane of a motorcycle, causing a collision that killed the rider