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First Responders File Suit in N.J. Spill 

December 3, 2014

Lawsuit has been filed on behalf of 16 responders seeking compensation and medical monitoring for health concerns stemming from a 2012 train derailment and toxic spill.

Lexington might Waive Ambulance Fees for Medicare Recipients 

Obama Says Ebola Still Priority as Public Focus Shifts 

Report: Fire Dept. in Calif. Receives Less Calls for Fire Service, More for EMS 

Fla. Fire Crew Honored as 'Heroes of the Year' for Saving Woman's Life 

Village in Ill. will Drop Ambulance Service 

2 Children, Adult Killed in Tenn. School Bus Crash 

No Thanksgiving Break for Emergency Workers 

MEDIA CENTER

Amarillo Man Arrested after Assaulting Paramedic and Fleeing 

Peoria Heights Cuts Ambulance Service 

Maplewood Firefighters Spent Thanksgiving at Fire House 

VetiGel: Band-Aid of the Future Stops Bleeding Instantly 

Word on the Street: The Ebola Experience in Sierra Leone Part 3 

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TECHNOLOGY

CMS Creates New Chief Data Officer post 

December 3, 2014

CMS collects a wealth of data that is critical to decision making for the agency and other stakeholders in the nation’s healthcare system.

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OPERATIONS

Horton Emergency Vehicles Celebrates One Million Hours without a Lost-Time Injury 

December 3, 2014

From HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES CO.

With over 400 employees in an industry with a high propensity for injuries, Horton’s milestone is a notable accomplishment.

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PRODUCTS

PPSS Slash & Needle Resistant Gloves 

From PPSS GROUP

PPSS Group launches a new series of highly advanced slash and needle resistant gloves. The gloves provide a highly advanced level of protection to the palm and fingers against all types of cuts, offering outstanding EN 388:2003 Blade Cut Resistance Level...

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OPERATIONS

PPSS Group Launch New Range Of Slash And Needle Resistant Gloves 

December 3, 2014

From PPSS GROUP

A new series of highly advanced slash and needle resistant gloves has been launched by UK headquartered PPSS Group.

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TECHNOLOGY

Albuquerque Selects ePCR, Advanced Reporting Provider 

December 3, 2014

From IMAGETREND, INC.

Albuquerque Fire Department has chosen ImageTrend as their electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) and fire RMS (records management system) provider.

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OPERATIONS

AMBARA Announces End of Year Special 

December 3, 2014

From AMBARA

The company is offering 12-month membership subscription to benchmarking services for $100.

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PATIENT CARE

PWW Webinar: Ebola, EMS and the Law 

December 3, 2014

From PAGE, WOLFBERG & WIRTH, LLC

Everything from CDC Ebola precautions to employment law concerns for workforce members will be discussed at the webinar.

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PATIENT CARE

35 Hospitals Designated for Ebola Care 

December 3, 2014

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released the list of hospitals on Tuesday.

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COMMUNITY

Saving Lives in Sierra Leone 

British paramedic volunteers on the front lines of the Ebola response

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OPERATIONS

2013 National Run Survey 

EMS-related statistics from fire departments across the country.

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AMBULANCE MANUFACTURER, REFURBISHING, CONVERSION

Braun Signature Series