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‘One of the most selfless acts’: EMT donates liver to save fellow first responder
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‘One of the most selfless acts’: EMT donates liver to save fellow first responder
After surviving a rare and aggressive cancer, Dan Carr is recovering — and shining a light on the lifesaving power of organ donors like Stacey Holden
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about 5 hours ago
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Md. paramedic in firehouse contamination claims videos were 'artistic' expression
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Md. paramedic in firehouse contamination claims videos were 'artistic' expression
A Baltimore County Fire Department paramedic told a judge the sexually explicit videos were "role play" and denied wrongdoing as the fire department and county police investigate allegations of on-duty misconduct
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about 5 hours ago
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14 injured when crash sends Houston bus off overpass
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14 injured when crash sends Houston bus off overpass
Fourteen people were injured when a Route 54 Houston METRO bus was hit and veered off the McGowen Street overpass
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about 7 hours ago
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N.J. water rescue turns violent after man attacks firefighter with screwdriver
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N.J. water rescue turns violent after man attacks firefighter with screwdriver
A distressed man pulled from the ocean off an Atlantic City beach allegedly attacked a firefighter with a screwdriver during a rescue
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about 7 hours ago
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Crash involving Colo. ambulance sends 2 to hospital
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Crash involving Colo. ambulance sends 2 to hospital
Two civilians were injured after a South Metro Fire Rescue ambulance was involved in a crash
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about 8 hours ago
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Mass-casualty bar fire in Swiss resort strains burn care system as victims flown abroad
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Mass-casualty bar fire in Swiss resort strains burn care system as victims flown abroad
40 people were killed and about 115 injured in the Crans-Montana blaze, with authorities sending critically burned patients to specialty centers in neighboring countries
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1 day ago
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Iowa awards opioid settlement grants focusd on prevention, treatment and EMS-linked care
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Iowa awards opioid settlement grants focusd on prevention, treatment and EMS-linked care
10 Iowa organizations are set to receive up to $1M each in opioid settlement funding, supporting overdose prevention, treatment access and programs like community paramedicine
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1 day ago
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Wyo. lands $205M federal boost to shore up rural health care and EMS
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Wyo. lands $205M federal boost to shore up rural health care and EMS
The first-year funding from a new federal Rural Health Transformation Program targets hospital stability, EMS sustainability, workforce shortages and ambulance response times
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2 days ago
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Md. county fire and EMS ends holiday staffing crunch with full coverage
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Md. county fire and EMS ends holiday staffing crunch with full coverage
After years of Christmas-season gaps, Carroll County maintained full staffing without mandatory overtime
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2 days ago
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Ohio EMS spreads holiday cheer to patients with gifts, visits and food drives
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Ohio EMS spreads holiday cheer to patients with gifts, visits and food drives
Spirit EMS crews and community members collected and delivered more than 200 stuffed animals to hospitals and nursing homes across western Ohio and eastern Indiana
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3 days ago
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Texas EMS sees record applicant surge as agency works to fill vacancies
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Texas EMS sees record applicant surge as agency works to fill vacancies
Austin-Travis County EMS drew 350 applications for its latest hiring cycle and graduated 17 cadets in December, while private providers and new grants aim to shore up EMT staffing
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3 days ago
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Calif. FD launches non-transport ALS program to deliver advanced care faster
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Calif. FD launches non-transport ALS program to deliver advanced care faster
The new program places advanced EMTs and paramedics on scene in Willows to provide life-saving interventions before ambulances arrive
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3 days ago
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Colo. FD expands public access to AEDs under new fire code
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Colo. FD expands public access to AEDs under new fire code
A Loveland fire code amendment taking effect in 2026 will mandate AEDs in new venues with occupancies of 100 or more
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3 days ago
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N.J. borough faces lawsuit over mayor's conflict of interest in EMS contract
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N.J. borough faces lawsuit over mayor's conflict of interest in EMS contract
A Collingswood commissioner is seeking to void the borough’s ambulance contract with Virtua Health, alleging a conflict of interest involving the mayor’s spouse
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4 days ago
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Pa. EMT's impact extends from patient care to training hundreds of EMTs
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Pa. EMT's impact extends from patient care to training hundreds of EMTs
After more than two decades on the ambulance, Townville EMT Bill Taylor continues to serve, teach and mentor the next generation of EMS providers
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4 days ago
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Drunk versus diabetes: How can you tell?
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Drunk versus diabetes: How can you tell?
When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred
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5 days ago
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FDNY safety improvements leave EMS professionals behind
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FDNY safety improvements leave EMS professionals behind
A decade of city data reveals a troubling disparity: while firefighter injuries and collisions decline, EMS professionals face persistently high risks
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5 days ago
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A potentially historical change in New York City
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A potentially historical change in New York City
From community risk reduction to treatment in place, other cities are reaping the benefits of advanced EMS systems. A proposed independent NYC EMS department could be the turning point.
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5 days ago
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EMS experience matters in appointment of new FDNY commissioner, union VP says
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EMS experience matters in appointment of new FDNY commissioner, union VP says
In a Daily News opinion piece, FDNY EMS Lt. Anthony Almojera argues that appointing an EMS veteran as commissioner reflects today’s medical-first reality
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5 days ago
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First responders gear up for Boston’s First Night festivities
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First responders gear up for Boston’s First Night festivities
EMS, fire, police and transit agencies are ramping up staffing and safety measures as hundreds of thousands are expected on New Year’s Eve
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5 days ago
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'That went way too far': Details released in Fla. FD hazing, waterboarding
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'That went way too far': Details released in Fla. FD hazing, waterboarding
A 19-year-old Marion County rookie says co-workers restrained, beat and waterboarded him during his second shift while trying to force his phone passcode, prompting firings and criminal charges
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5 days ago
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Fatal Minn. hospital assault underscores growing violence risk for EMS and healthcare workers
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Fatal Minn. hospital assault underscores growing violence risk for EMS and healthcare workers
A Christmas-week assault that killed a M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center hospital security officer underscores the dangers faced during patient crises
http://dlvr.it/TQ5CMk
5 days ago
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Leading into 2026: The four actions every EMS leader must take
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Leading into 2026: The four actions every EMS leader must take
Financial collapse, market churn and rising risks define today’s EMS landscape
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6 days ago
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When policymakers finally showed up: The EMS policy pivot of 2025
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When policymakers finally showed up: The EMS policy pivot of 2025
2025 marked a rare turning point as lawmakers moved on workforce incentives, TIP reimbursement and contracting reform
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6 days ago
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On shaky ground: The new reality of EMS delivery
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On shaky ground: The new reality of EMS delivery
Communities are rethinking who delivers care — and how to protect against the next sudden shutdown
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6 days ago
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Funding on fire: Communities are saying the quiet part out loud
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Funding on fire: Communities are saying the quiet part out loud
EMS funding is broken — and communities are done pretending it’s not
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6 days ago
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N.Y. governor vetoes EMS funding, toll relief bills, leaving agencies warning of deeper strains
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N.Y. governor vetoes EMS funding, toll relief bills, leaving agencies warning of deeper strains
Gov. Kathy Hochul rejected two major EMS support measures, prompting providers to caution that funding limits and rising costs could worsen coverage gaps
http://dlvr.it/TQ4SpP
6 days ago
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Work smarter, not harder: Top 5 passive income ideas for first responders
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Work smarter, not harder: Top 5 passive income ideas for first responders
From renting out tools to real estate crowdfunding, here are 5 low-maintenance ways for first responders to build passive income
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6 days ago
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The EMS Avenger returns: Jimmy Apple’s no-holds-barred take on tech, burnout and backboards
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The EMS Avenger returns: Jimmy Apple’s no-holds-barred take on tech, burnout and backboards
Closing out the year with a rapid-fire look at what frontline providers are really saying — from spinal immobilization, to swiping through microlearning
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6 days ago
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Okla. hospital finalizes takeover of ambulance service, promising expanded staffing, equipment and care
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Okla. hospital finalizes takeover of ambulance service, promising expanded staffing, equipment and care
Mercy Regional of Oklahoma officially began providing ambulance service in Enid, marking the city’s first change in providers in more than 50 years
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6 days ago
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Minn. hospital security officer killed in attack by patient escaping 'medical hold'
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Minn. hospital security officer killed in attack by patient escaping 'medical hold'
A patient fleeing a medical hold fatally beat a hospital security guard at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, leading to a second-degree murder charge and renewed concerns about workplace violence
http://dlvr.it/TQ4MmM
6 days ago
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EMS1 readers: What experience should a fire commissioner have?
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EMS1 readers: What experience should a fire commissioner have?
Vote now: Should a commissioner be a firefighter, an EMS leader, an executive — or a mix?
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7 days ago
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'People will die ... she's a lesbian': Musk, others criticize NYC mayor-elect Mamdani's new FDNY commissioner
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'People will die ... she's a lesbian': Musk, others criticize NYC mayor-elect Mamdani's new FDNY commissioner
Musk and other critics attacked Mamdani’s selection of EMS veteran Lillian Bonsignore to lead the department, reigniting debate over what operational experience matters most for the commissioner role
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7 days ago
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N.Y. EMTs struck while assisting disabled motorist
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N.Y. EMTs struck while assisting disabled motorist
Two Twin City Ambulance EMTs were hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle while helping a disabled motorist on Interstate 290 in Buffalo
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7 days ago
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Md. ambulance station on track to reopen after shutdown exposed staffing, facility problems
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Md. ambulance station on track to reopen after shutdown exposed staffing, facility problems
After staffing shortages forced the Georges Creek Ambulance Service to shut down for the first time in nearly five decades, Allegany County assumed control and uncovered major structural and operational problems
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7 days ago
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1 dead, 1 injured in midair helicopter collision over N.J.
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1 dead, 1 injured in midair helicopter collision over N.J.
A midair collision between two helicopters near Hammonton Municipal Airport prompted a large emergency response
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7 days ago
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N.Y. town looks to raise ambulance billing rates
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N.Y. town looks to raise ambulance billing rates
Lake Luzerne officials signaled support for raising Rockwell Falls Ambulance Service billing rates to help offset escalating operating costs and boost revenue
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8 days ago
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Foundation awards paramedic training scholarships to Iowa firefighters
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Foundation awards paramedic training scholarships to Iowa firefighters
The Waterloo Community Foundation has awarded the Greg Freshwater Memorial Scholarship to Waterloo firefighters to help fund paramedic training at Hawkeye Community College
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8 days ago
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Mich. fire chief dies after being struck by vehicle at EMS call
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Mich. fire chief dies after being struck by vehicle at EMS call
Hamilton Fire Chief David Haverdink died Christmas Day after being struck by a vehicle while working a medical call on M-40
http://dlvr.it/TQ2RQ4
9 days ago
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N.Y. town launches new ambulance service as part of major projects
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N.Y. town launches new ambulance service as part of major projects
Hurley officials say a long-planned ambulance service became operational, highlighting a year that also brought a major state grant
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9 days ago
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N.C. county moves to award EMS franchise to MedEx over FirstHealth
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N.C. county moves to award EMS franchise to MedEx over FirstHealth
Lee County commissioners voted to start drafting a franchise contract with MedEx Medical Transport after choosing its lower-cost proposal over renewing FirstHealth’s agreement
http://dlvr.it/TQ27V4
9 days ago
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Photo of the Week: Ind. EMS gymnastics training
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Photo of the Week: Ind. EMS gymnastics training
Joint training used a foam pit to simulate complex rescue scenarios, allowing Jackson County EMS and fire crews to practice safe patient care
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10 days ago
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Federal lawsuit targets Iowa EMS leadership over hiring, retaliation, eavesdropping claims
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Federal lawsuit targets Iowa EMS leadership over hiring, retaliation, eavesdropping claims
A former Jefferson County paramedic filed a lawsuit alleging defamation, unfair hiring practices, retaliation and electronic eavesdropping, claiming her reporting of scope-of-practice concerns set off a chain of events
http://dlvr.it/TQ1ZVg
10 days ago
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2 types of motivation explained
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2 types of motivation explained
Understand the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation
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10 days ago
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8 great EMS motivational tips
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8 great EMS motivational tips
To lead and inspire an EMS team, motivation must first come from within
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10 days ago
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From venomous bites to venomous behavior: A second helping of the top EMS stories of 2025
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From venomous bites to venomous behavior: A second helping of the top EMS stories of 2025
Inside EMS wraps up their countdown of the biggest storylines that got people talking
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10 days ago
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Va. EMS curbs lights-and-sirens runs, upgrading only select calls
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Va. EMS curbs lights-and-sirens runs, upgrading only select calls
Under a policy that took effect in early November, Virginia Beach EMS now responds to most calls without lights and sirens, citing just a 2–3 minute time savings versus nearly doubled crash risk
http://dlvr.it/TQ1VLb
10 days ago
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Assaults on Cleveland EMS personnel rise as charges often fall short
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Assaults on Cleveland EMS personnel rise as charges often fall short
Cleveland EMS officials report a growing number of assaults, with many cases resulting in minor charges, fueling concerns about safety, accountability and staffing
http://dlvr.it/TQ1SY0
10 days ago
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Wash. ambulance rates surge, raising access and cost concerns
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Wash. ambulance rates surge, raising access and cost concerns
With new AMR base rates topping $5,000 and per-mile fees adding hundreds more, Spokane-area fire leaders and insurers are questioning the surge
http://dlvr.it/TQ0yNK
11 days ago
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Former N.Y. EMT performs CPR, saves customer’s life during tractor pickup
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Former N.Y. EMT performs CPR, saves customer’s life during tractor pickup
Colin Wall, a volunteer firefighter and former EMT, used CPR to revive an unresponsive man while picking up equipment just before Christmas
http://dlvr.it/TQ0qwl
11 days ago
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