Building an EMS system from the ground up
June 4, 2021
Doug Hooten on how ESD 11 is tackling recruitment, station construction and fleet purchasing
44 leaders graduate from Ambulance Service Manager Program
June 4, 2021
Graduates from the 2021 class will be honored in August at the Pinnacle Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Arizona
State suspends licenses of 2 RI FF-EMTs after patient dies
June 4, 2021
The licenses of Brandon Colombo and Michael Monteiro were suspended after a woman died following their denial for transport on March 4
FirstNet, AT&T launch therapy dog program to support first responder health and wellness
June 4, 2021
As part of the “ROG the Dog” animal-assisted therapy initiative, 30+ dogs will be stationed across the country to deploy following emergencies
FF-medic files suit against Wash. city over accrued military leave
June 4, 2021
The suit claims Ocean Shore's refusal to pay Travis Beard for military-related leave caused him "and his family to lose insurance coverage and benefits, because he had no paid hours…
FF-medic honored with JFK Profile in Courage COVID award
June 4, 2021
Hanover Fire Captain Fred Freeman earned the award for his work in establishing the department's MIH program and using it to expand access to COVID-19 testing
Man charged with assault after allegedly biting first responder
June 4, 2021
Eric Kevin Sechler, 36, was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment after he reportedly fought with EMS when they attempted to load him in the ambulance
Public Safety Innovation Webinar Series: 5G and the connected vehicle
June 3, 2021
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
Woman studies under medic who saved her life as a teenager
June 3, 2021
After a suicide attempt in 2005, doctors said Brittney Sims may have decreased brain function; instead, she’s studying to be a paramedic from the first responder on the scene that…
President Biden announces National Month of Action to encourage vaccinations
June 3, 2021
The Administration seeks to mobilize an ‘All-of-America Sprint’ to get 70% of U.S. adults vaccinated by July 4