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To Survive, Rural Hospitals Join Forces

August 17, 2015

There are approximately 2,300 rural hospitals in the U.S. and many of them are struggling to survive.

Jail Suicides 'Nearly Impossible to Stop'

Mass. Rescue Team Carries 200-Pound Dog Out of Woods

Community Paramedic Pilot a Success for Fla. Agency

White House Drug Policy Office Announces 15-State Heroin Response Strategy

Yosemite Deaths Illustrate a Tragic but not Uncommon Risk in Nature

Bed Bugs Discovered in Pa. 911 Center

U.S. on Pace For Deadliest Driving Year Since 2007, Says National Safety Council

Pediatric Stroke Awareness: Alex's Story

Alex suffered a stroke when he was just 11 years old. This is his story.

Deadly Bomb Blast Rocks Thailand's Capital

August 17, 2015

At least 27 people are dead and 78 are injured.

Aladtec to Attend APCO 2015 Conference and Expo

August 17, 2015

From ALADTEC, INC.

Over 250 exhibitors will display a wide variety of public safety communications products and services.

Pa. Responders Treat Residents, Pets After Apartment Home Catches Fire

August 17, 2015

Two women, a dog and a cat were treated for smoke inhalation.

Fears for Missing Firefighters as China Explosion Toll Climbs

August 17, 2015

The death toll has risen to 112, but 95 people have been confirmed missing—including 85 firefighters.

Texas Lifeguards Resuscitate Boy After Near-Drowning

August 17, 2015

A 12-year-old swallowed a lungful of water during a swim party and was unresponsive when pulled from the pool.

N.C. Crisis Intervention Team Training Invaluable Tool for First Responders

August 17, 2015

The program offers intense training from partners in the community as well as family members of those suffering through mental illness.

Pa. Fire Department Sees Small Bump in Applications After Recruitment Video

August 17, 2015

The volunteer squad lip synced and danced to "Dynamite" by Taio Cruz.

$9.4 Million Chopper to Serve N.C. Emergencies

August 17, 2015

The chopper responds primarily to cases of strokes, severe heart attacks and trauma.

Wash. Town Sets Deadline for Deal With Ambulance Company

August 17, 2015

If an agreement is not reached within seven days all emergency and non-emergency out-of-town transports the city's fire department now provides will be suspended.

Approved Kansas Budget Includes New EMS Post

August 17, 2015

The newly approved county budget will help pay for a $1.4 million EMS post in southeast Sedgwick County next year.

Hundreds Gather to Say Farewell to PHTLS Founder Dr. Norman McSwain

Hundreds of people from the medical community gathered in New Orleans this weekend to pay their final respects.

Tenn. Firefighter Who Caught Baby Lost Home in Same Blaze

August 16, 2015

Vernon Lane was in the right place at the right time when a mother had to make a difficult decision to save her baby.

Calif. EMT Makes Rare Rapid Recovery from Stroke

August 16, 2015

"Within an hour I had tPA and I believe that is what saved my life," says Los Angeles County firefighter/EMT Victor Hernandez.

FDNY Hires First Photo Editor to Organize 1M Photos

August 16, 2015

Katy Clements will catalog the ageny's huge photo library, as well as shoot daily events in the department.

Ohio Fire Departments Use Grant Funds to Purchase Bariatric Patient Equipment

August 16, 2015

Equipment includes power cots and power stair chairs to limit the amount of lift for firefighters and paramedics.

5 Injured, Including 2 EMS Providers, in Houston Ambulance Crash

The ambulance was responding to a previous crash, when an SUV crashed into the ambulance and flipped it on its side.

Radio Recordings Show Chaos After Miami Rigs Collide

August 16, 2015

Miami Fire Rescue released recordings on Friday of its response to the crash of a fire engine and a paramedic truck at a major traffic intersection.

Social Media Empowers Sacramento Fire Department to Shape its Story

August 16, 2015

The PIO is now effectively the Fire Department's own news reporter, recording and editing video while gathering facts for a post on Facebook.

Potent Spice Batch Eyed as Cause of Recent Overdoses in Pa.

August 16, 2015

The street name "Harlem" was given to the PCP-laced batch of the drug suspected in the outbreak of overdoses.

2 Parachutists Critically Injured at Chicago Air & Water Show

August 15, 2015

No details were available regarding the injuries the two suffered, but both were in serious to critical condition.

Spice Crisis Continues in Anchorage

August 15, 2015

Between July 31 and Aug. 13, the Anchorage Fire Department made 110 medical transports for "known or suspected" Spice use across Anchorage.

Alarms Sounded Over Phila. Fire Department's Aging Ambulances, Fire Trucks

August 15, 2015

Union officials and crews speak about frequent breakdowns on engines, ladder trucks, and medic units--from doors that won't open to full-scale brake failures.

Tenn. EMS Providers to Receive Self-Defense Training

August 15, 2015

The course, taught by DT4EMS (Defensive Tactics 4 Escaping, Mitigating, Surviving), will begin Aug. 31.

New Hampshire State EMS Office Warns Responders of Counterfeit Tourniquets

August 14, 2015

The July 20 alert was intended to let first responders know about the problem so they can check their supplies to ensure that the life-saving device is the real thing.

Arson-Detecting Dog Being 'Retrained' for Retirement

August 14, 2015

During his career Mako helped investigate 187 fires.

Firefighter Among Two Shot in Baltimore

The shooting occurred outside a Batimore business near a fire station. The firefighter was on duty and in uniform.

Tenn. Firefighter Catches Baby Dropped from Third Floor During Blaze

August 14, 2015

The mother of the 10-month-old baby dropped the infant toward the firefighter.

Md. Firefighters Carry Injured Man up Rugged Path

All shifts train to do this operation, says Deputy Chief John Price.

AMR Provides Hospice Patients a 'Sentimental Journey'

Program allows hospice patients to visit a special place of their choice.

2015 National EMS Award Recipients Announced

August 14, 2015

Recipients will be recognized at EMS World Expo, September 15-19, in Las Vegas, NV

Going for Gold

Recipients of the 2015 National EMS Awards of Excellence are raising the bar in EMS

"Stop the Bleed" Program Aims to Equip Bystanders with Lifesaving Tools

August 14, 2015

Giving bystanders the tools they need will save more lives, says Dr. Richard Hunt, director of medical preparedness policy for the White House National Security Council..