FDNY EMT kidnapped, car stolen after shift
August 10, 2018
Three suspects forced a 44-year-old FDNY EMT at gunpoint into his car after his shift
Salinas Fire Dept. maintains paramedic program amid investigation of faked documents
August 10, 2018
Allegations of false education credits being awarded to SFD paramedics prompted an investigation by city and state officials
SirenGPS app aims to help first responders in emergencies
August 10, 2018
The app also has a feature that allows users to type messages to dispatchers, for situations when speaking is difficult or dangerous
Paralyzed Texas firefighter raising money for paramedic amputee
August 9, 2018
Garth Goodwin plans to donate the proceeds from a charity golf tournament in his name to first responder Rory Barros, who lost his leg after being hit by a drunk…
Bed bugs force S.C. EMS to move out of fire station
August 9, 2018
The bedbugs reappeared at a Jamestown EMS station despite several treatments to remove them
First responders save elderly man from riptide while on vacation
August 9, 2018
Emergency Managment Coordinator Jared Byrdwas on vacation with his family when he witnessed an elderly man trying to rescue his three grandchildren
Doctor: Chronic pain patients switching from opioids to medical marijuana
August 8, 2018
Pain management specialist Dr. Michelle Weiner said medical marijuana is a “great alternative for a lot of people suffering with pain”
Ohio opioid response team receives $60K grant
August 8, 2018
A $60,000 grant will provide funding through 2020 to sustain Middletown's Quick Response Team operation
NM city officials vote to increase paramedic wages
August 8, 2018
The funding, which totals $379,000, covers an 8 percent pay differential between regular firefighters and paramedics negotiated between the city and the union
Chicago fire organization donates $30K to train young EMTs
August 8, 2018
Through the Black Fire Brigade’s donation, 30 young adults from the inner city will start EMT training with tuition, books and uniform covered