Los Angeles County firefighter kills fire engineer, wounds fire captain at station
June 1, 2021
Chief Osby described the fallen firefighter from Station 81 as a “brave, committed, loyal” member of the department
Q&A: 2021 Pinnacle conference promises to re-imagine the future of EMS
June 1, 2021
What we can expect, from inspiring keynote speakers, to leaders on the issues impacting the industry and COVID-19 safety measures
‘It’s intolerable’: NC 911 center staffing shortage causing delays, mistakes
June 1, 2021
Firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, after staffing shortages at the Durham's 911 center forced operators in a nearby city to answer nearly 1 in 10…
Calif. county pediatric emergency care system approved
June 1, 2021
Marin County officials described the approval as a breakthrough after five years of effort
Off-duty FDNY EMT jaw, eye socket broken during attack over parking spot
June 1, 2021
The victim was eventually able to get away from their attackers, and was later taken to a medical center for his injuries
‘I was gushing blood’: Patient attacks FDNY EMT in ER
June 1, 2021
Ricardo Cervoni was treating an intoxicated patient when a patient brought in by a different crew attacked him
Calif. therapy dog provides support to AMR paramedics
June 1, 2021
Baxter, a Goldendoodle, visits with medics in between calls, offering comfort amid the chaos, one provider said
10-Point MVC safety checklist
June 1, 2021
Help keep you, your crew and your patient safe at motor vehicle collision scenes
Cops lift SUV off crash victim, medic pulls him to safety
June 1, 2021
Four Falmouth police officers were able to lift the vehicle up enough to relieve pressure on the man's extremities, allowing a paramedic to pull him out from under the SUV
NJ city FFs to respond to life-threatening EMS calls; union says more training needed
May 30, 2021
Newark's fire and police unions raised concerns about training, equipment and compensation related to the new response plan