Ga. county officials ask residents to stop calling 911 about loud cicadas
May 27, 2021
Union County EMS officials wrote that residents are likely mistaking the sound of cicadas for vehicle or home alarms
Texas groups launch $1.1M initiative to donate equipment to first responders in 22 counties
May 27, 2021
Each of the more than 150 kits to be donated contains a Jaws of Life tool, portable lighting, electronic road flares and more
Colo. bill that would limit medics’ use of ketamine advances in state Senate committee
May 27, 2021
EMS, fire and police representatives testified before the committee saying ketamine is important for first responders' safety
Fla. EMS conference to implement on-site rapid PCR COVID-19 testing
May 26, 2021
Organizers say the tests will both keep attendees safe and help health officials understand how many asymptomatic people may be attending large events
NEMSIS, PWW release new HIPAA resource for EMS agencies
May 26, 2021
The HIPAA workplace poster can be posted at EMS stations to remind providers of key do's and don'ts
Police: 8 killed in shooting at San Jose rail yard
May 26, 2021
Officials said the suspect, an employee at the rail yard, had also died
Police: Multiple deaths in shooting at San Jose railyard
May 26, 2021
Officials didn't immediately give an exact number but said that the suspect had died
Mich. EMS leaders put out urgent call for state lawmakers to fund ambulance services
May 26, 2021
EMS officials testified before state legislative committees saying medics are going underpaid and the system is at risk of collapse
Climber in critical condition after falling nearly 1K feet down Alaskan mountain
May 26, 2021
Officials said the Canadian man "was alive but unresponsive due to multiple traumatic injuries"
Texas man allegedly impersonated first responders, stole AED
May 26, 2021
EMS providers reported several encounters with the suspect, including one in which he was allegedly carrying a firearm