Calif. man arrested for allegedly making false active shooter report
December 6, 2018
Mario Thompson was arrested after authorities say his false call about an active shooter put an area hospital on an hours-long lockdown
Calif. fire dept. launches paramedic program
December 5, 2018
Prior to the program launch, the 10 firefighter-paramedics on staff were not allowed to perform ALS and had to wait for an ambulance and crew to arrive
Dispatcher honored for giving CPR instructions during call
December 5, 2018
Katie Porter was honored with the Lifesaving Award after guiding a woman through CPR to try and save her husband
Tenn. paramedic killed in crash honored at funeral
December 5, 2018
Zach Pruitt was remembered by his colleagues as a “determined young man” who “loved his work”
5 steps to make your EMS resolutions STICK
December 5, 2018
Every year starts with good intentions. Make this one filled with real world positive change
Early results of Calif. Alzheimer’s Response Team showing promise
December 5, 2018
Results from an effort to help responders handle dementia-related calls are encouraging enough that some are already thinking about how to expand the program
24 Amazon workers hospitalized after bear repellent is ‘accidentally released’
December 5, 2018
Rachael Lighty of Amazon said the company appreciated “the swift response of local responders” after a “damaged aerosol can dispensed strong fumes”
Silent night: A paramedic Christmas story
December 5, 2018
A paramedic's job is about helping people and doing the best he can for each patient
$4.5M plan to reduce strain on Calif. fire dept. approved
December 5, 2018
The new effort comes months after officials raised concerns about the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s aging stations and equipment
4 questions to answer before purchasing a specialty EMS vehicle
December 5, 2018
Agencies should take into consideration local terrain, potential hazards and future needs before purchasing a specialty EMS vehicle