2 Dallas paramedics hurt in ambulance crash
February 18, 2019
An ambulance transporting a patient was involved in a crash with a truck, requiring all individuals to be transported to the hospital for evaluation
N.J. EMS organizations outraged over advisory board changes
February 18, 2019
Some fire and emergency services associations believe the changes to the first responders' advisory board could politicize the group
N.H. first responders to make house calls for drug treatment
February 18, 2019
NH Project FIRST enlists “quick response teams” to return after an overdose call and offer to connect individuals with services at their local treatment hub
9/11 Victim Compensation Fund in danger of running out of money
February 18, 2019
With just $2.375 billion left to spend on 20,000 pending cases, compensation packages will have to be cut in half on all claims
Nurse, former paramedic seeks to change assault laws
February 17, 2019
Pam Lewis wants to protect all healthcare workers from attacks by adding wording to current legislation to make such assaults a Class C Felony
Woman recalls saving husband’s life after allergic reaction
February 17, 2019
Lori Gentry performed CPR on her husband James after he collapsed from a reaction to his new medication
Texas county begins using 911 tech to communicate with responders faster
February 17, 2019
Grayson County began using Active 911, a program which simultaneously sends call information to all emergency department communication devices
Mass. opioid OD deaths drop for second straight year
February 17, 2019
Opioid deaths decreased 4 percent, from 2,056 in 2017 to 1,974 deaths last year, according to the latest quarterly report
Remains of helicopter pilot who died in Ohio chopper crash return home
February 16, 2019
The remains of helicopter pilot Jennifer Topper were returned to Santa Rosa, delivered safely by her mother under ceremonial escort
NH Safe Stations recognized at first responders breakfast
February 16, 2019
Natacha Davis stood before 300 first responders and told them how the caring she found at a fire station helped her to finally overcome her addiction