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TOP NEWS Austin ambulance hijacked with crew, patient inside Actress Carrie Fisher, 60, dies after in-flight medical emergency After hardship, dog finds home with Pa. ambulance agency Thieves attack FDNY EMT, steal Christmas presents: Steven Sampson was attacked by four suspects after he pulled over at an intersection to organize gifts W.Va. EMTs avoid back injury with hydraulic lift machine: A lift, which is installed in the back of the ambulance, works by locking a stretcher into place and sliding the patient safely into the vehicle Fla. ambulance struck by stray bullets: The crew was treating a patient in the back of an ambulance when bullets struck the front windshield Wis. FF-medic demonstrates how to survive falling through ice Mass. EMTs expect pay raise after merge with fire dept. 3 injured after car crashes into Ill. ambulance Mall fights nationwide prompt fire, EMS response Tragedy drives medic to give 'haven' to thousands of babies Ga. legislative panel studying opioid abuse plans final meeting

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BEST OF 2016 Top 5 EMS acts of kindness By EMS1 Staff EMS providers across the country went above and beyond for their communities — no matter how big or small the deed. Heartwarming stories  LEADERSHIP Why managers who care about their staff are the backbone of EMS By John Becknell, EMS1 Columnist The most demanding yet unrecognized and unrewarded job in EMS is that of the supervisor, manager and leader who really care about their workers. Make a difference

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