Suspect arrested in theft of NM ambulance
September 2, 2018
David Neher, also known as David Sanders, 40, is charged with aggravated eluding, criminal damage to property and unlawful taking of a motor vehicle
Minn. hospital’s request for statewide ambulance license alarms EMS providers
September 2, 2018
Some ambulance companies are worried that a statewide license for the children's hospital would open the door to multiple statewide licenses for ground ambulances
NY politician wants disgraced FDNY EMT to resign
September 2, 2018
The EMT son of a high-ranking FDNY chief has been arrested three times for impersonating a cop and was found to have blown off 911 calls
Fla. theme park offers free tickets to first responders
September 2, 2018
Legoland Florida Resort is offering free, single-day theme park admission in September for first responders
Mich. EMS provider stabbed in neck by patient
September 2, 2018
Police said the workers loaded the man into the ambulance, but he became combative and stabbed one EMS provider in the neck and tried to stab another provider
Pa. task force stresses improving access to mental health services in schools
September 2, 2018
A task force commissioned in the aftermath of the Parkland mass shooting calls for better communication about potential threats
Kan. fire officials: Too many ‘band aid and aspirin’ 911 calls
September 1, 2018
The Wichita Fire Department will test sending EMTs on “what some have called band aids and aspirin” medical calls, Mayor Jeff Longwell said
Mich. medical examiner’s office needs more money for overdose autopsies
September 1, 2018
Nearly half a million more dollars and an extra death investigator are needed to keep up with the record number of opioid deaths in Kent County
US senator pushes Opioid Crisis Response Act
September 1, 2018
The bill would expand a naloxone grant program, authorize a grant to teach post-overdose treatment and authorize funding for technology to screen for deadly drugs
Quiz: How much do you know about sepsis?
August 31, 2018
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