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NHS Worker Being Treated for Ebola in Scotland

December 29, 2014

The patient, who had traveled on an internal British Airways flight from London to Glasgow on Sunday night, was not yet showing symptoms at the time.

Mass. Doctor Cured of Ebola Returning to Liberia

Key Decisions on Drones Expected from Congress Next Year

Ohio Firefighter and Physician Heads Stand-Alone ER

432 People Rescued from Ferry Fire, According to Greek Coast Guard

Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Named

Pa. County Heroin Overdose Deaths Jump; Easy Access, Low Cost Blamed

Pa. EMS, Township to Settle Lawsuit

Body Armor Provides Protection to EMS Workers

December 29, 2014

From SAFEGUARD ARMOR

Which types of protective vests are available, and how to you choose the best one to defend yourself in hostile situations?

Pacesetter

Dr. Paul Zoll, a cardiologist whose legacy includes a medical equipment company that bears his name, is the subject of a just-released biography.

New Ambulance Crash Requirements Will Enhance Provider, Patient Safety

The SAE standards, released in July 2014, are aimed at ensuring ambulances are as safe as passenger vehicles

Twitter Chat: ATF Tactical Medicine Program

Join members of the ATF’s Tactical Medicine Program to discuss how ATF tactical medic providers are trained.

EagleMed Air Medical Transport Company Grows During 2014

December 29, 2014

EagleMed critical care air medical transport company performed well in 2014, adding locations, aircraft and employees.

N.Y. Police Boss Says Less Rhetoric, More Dialogue Needed

December 29, 2014

Commissioner William Bratton said the "pent-up frustrations" that have caused people to take to the streets in recent weeks go far beyond policing policies across the nation.

Ebola Chief Says CDC Lab Incident does not Constitute Risk to Public

December 29, 2014

Klain says the CDC technician, who may have come into contact with a small amount of live virus during an experiment, is monitored daily and shows no signs of infection.

West Africa Sees More Deaths from Malaria than Ebola

December 29, 2014

West Africa's fight to contain Ebola has hampered the campaign against malaria, a treatable disease that is claiming many thousands more lives than the dreaded virus.

Preparing Our Workforce for the Future

Course is designed to enhance the personal and professional core values, ethics and decision-making skills of all EMS practitioners.

Fire at Texas Senior Center Leaves Five Dead

December 28, 2014

Officials say others are missing following a three-alarm fire in the Castle Hills apartment building.

Pedi-Sleeve Pediatric Dosing System

From SOUTHEASTERN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT

Dosing errors are minimized by eliminating the need for calculators

Leatherman Wave

From LEATHERMAN TOOL GROUP, INC.

Perfect for any job, adventure or everyday task, the Wave multi-tool is an international best-seller

Woman Rescued from Overturned Car in Wash. Pond

December 28, 2014

A passerby noticed the car in the Tacoma retention pond and called 911.

S.C. Responders Discuss Search for Autistic Child

December 28, 2014

Jayden Morrison died of drowning, which is a leading cause of death for a child or adult who has autism.

1 Dead, Hundreds Stranded in Greek Ferry Disaster

December 28, 2014

The Italian coast guard said 201 of the 478 people on the ferry had been evacuated by early Monday.

Man Shot with Stun Gun Dies at Calif. Border Crossing

December 28, 2014

The man attacked two inspectors who described him as "combative" in a statement that also said officers found heroin during a body search.

Jet Carrying 162 Lost Over Stormy Indonesian Waters

December 28, 2014

Aircraft searching for AirAsia Flight 8501 called off the effort for the night and will resume Monday morning.

Arizona Police Officer, Suspect Killed in Shootout

December 27, 2014

Officer Tyler Stewart, 24, died at Flagstaff Medical Center after he was shot by a suspect in a domestic-violence case.

NYC Officer Mourned at Funeral as Tensions Linger

December 27, 2014

While mourners inside the church applauded politely as Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke, hundreds of officers outside turned their backs on him in protest.

Calif. Police Officer On Leave After Controversial Protest Tweets

December 27, 2014

The most inflammatory tweets read "Threaten me or my family and I will use my God given and law appointed right and duty to kill you. #CopsLivesMatter."

Fla. Fire Chief: Safety Precautions After Firefighter Injured in Shooting

December 27, 2014

Precautions will include keeping trucks and other equipment indoors at the city's stations when firefighters are not responding to calls.

Some Heart Patients Do Better When the Cardiologist is Away

December 26, 2014

Researchers wrote that when treating high-risk heart patients, the answer may be that "less is more."

Smart Device in Woman's Brain Controls Seizure Disorder

December 26, 2014

The NeuroPace RNS System is a "smart device" that monitors the brain's activity, interprets the signals and provides stimulation when needed for patients' intractable seizures.