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Decision Delayed in Alleged DUI Cover-Up by Pa. Emergency Responders

December 22, 2015

A firefighter and a police officer are charged with a combined 27 misdemeanor offenses.

Ohio First Responders Often Unprepared for Derailments

PulsePoint App Helps Calif. Residents Assist in Emergencies

Texas EMS Rescues 3 From Car That Rolled Into Ditch

S.C. Police Department Reaches AED Goal

Tenn. Panel OKs Bids for New Ambulances

Kan. Ambulance Theft, Chase Leads to Arrest

Nurses Rank as Most Honest, Ethical Profession for 14th Straight Year

Ill. Officer Back on the Force After Catastrophic Crash, 26 Surgeries

December 22, 2015

The man was in a coma for 30 days.

New Medical Protocol Saving Kids in Polk County, Fla.

December 22, 2015

“We are changing how we approach pediatric care so our paramedics can stay calm and focus on the patient, ” says Dr. Paul Banerjee.

Ambulance Sweden Launches EMS Ring

December 22, 2015

The ring depicts the "Thin White Line" to honor fallen or injured brothers and sisters in the field of EMS.

BCCTPC Launches Certified Community Paramedic (CP-C®) Exam

December 22, 2015

The CP-C® exam marks the fourth specialty certification exam developed by the BCCTPC since 2000.

Loyola Medicine Launches Transport Service for Patients

December 22, 2015

“Medi-ride” will transport patients who don’t meet the medical necessity for an ambulance or wheelchair transport

Word on the Street: New Year's Eve Response Part 1

New Chief Executive Officer of the South Australian Ambulance Service Jason Killens discusses NYE preparations and future plans for the Service.

New Hampshire Heroin Crisis Leads Presidential Candidates to Tackle Drug Abuse

December 21, 2015

At town halls, in diners and at house parties, candidates of both parties are hearing tales from anguished voters about drug addiction in their families.

Miami Co. to Upgrade 911 Dispatch Radios

December 21, 2015

Miami County commissioners Monday approved more than $600,000 to purchase and maintain new radio equipment for the county's central dispatch center.

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From INTERACTIVE MEDIA LAB

HeartiSense enables accurate and effective training and assessment.

Houston Ambulance Chase Nets Millions

December 21, 2015

From DIGITECH COMPUTER, INC.

Supplemental payment program closes the gaps in reimbursement for ambulance transports

Naloxone Becoming More Widely Available in Calif.

December 21, 2015

Some Orange County sheriff's deputies are carrying it, and a new state law and local efforts, if successful, will make naloxone more available in the county.

One Dead, Dozens Injured After Car Crashes Into Pedestrians on Las Vegas Strip

December 21, 2015

The crash is still under investigation, but it appears it was "intentional."

Texas Region Plans First Responder Training

December 21, 2015

The goal is to train 2,000 to 4,000 first responders in the next two to three years.

Texas Fire Department Honors Paramedic/Firefighter

December 21, 2015

Marcus Haney was nominated by his peers for his work ethic, dependability and willingness to "go the extra mile."

Medics Risk Lives on Front Lines of West Bank Clashes

December 21, 2015

The medics treat the injured regardless of nationality, ethnicity or religion—including Israeli soldiers, settlers and civilians.

Ohio Man Charged After Crashing Into EMS Unit While Fleeing Troopers

December 21, 2015

Four people, including two paramedics, were taken to the hospital.

New Ark. Air Ambulance Service Approved

December 21, 2015

Airborne Flying Services will use a flying intensive care unit with both a flight nurse and paramedic on board.

N.Y. First Responder Raising Awareness on Distracted Driving

December 21, 2015

Within a two-and-a-half hour time span, 24 cars were spotted running a steady red light.

Firefighter Who Survived Wash. Blaze Works to Recover Physically, Mentally

December 21, 2015

The fire killed three other firefighters.

'Silent Night': Idaho Emergency Room Crew Tends Sick and Injured

December 21, 2015

On a weekend night shift, most of the 15 bays are full, and sometimes the patients overflow into the hallways.

Wrongful Death Suit Against Fla. Medics Settled

December 20, 2015

Fiddie Mae Hollis' family says Palm Beach County paramedics should have taken her to the hospital the first time her family called 911.

LAPD Conducts Citywide Terrorism-training Drill

December 20, 2015

The drill saw heavily armed officers deploying to malls, theaters and train stations across the city.

Motorist Dies When Pickup Crashes Into Back of KC Fire Truck

December 19, 2015

The fire truck was moving toward the median on I-435 so its crew could assist at another accident scene about 3:30 a.m. when it got struck from behind.

Mo. Coalition Considers Role in Disaster Assistance

December 19, 2015

Local emergency planners want the Johnson County Cares coalition to serve as the umbrella organization for a countywide Community Organizations Active in Disaster group.

Volunteer Ga. Firefighter Motivates Crew, Lends Hand

December 19, 2015

As its honorary training officer, Tim Sanders, 27, can explain in detail almost every piece of equipment at the West Point Fire Department.

South Dakota Trooper's Life-saving Actions Recognized With Award

December 19, 2015

Saving two people from drowning while risking his own life earned Trooper James Tedder of the South Dakota Highway Patrol a prestigious award.

Santa Fe County Firefighter Seriously Injured in Roadside Collision

December 19, 2015

The firefighter was attempting to reattach a trailer that had become unhitched from his vehicle when another vehicle collided with the trailer.

State House Bill Would Let Pa. Fire Departments Bill for Emergency Response Costs

December 19, 2015

A bill that would allow volunteer fire departments to bill for "actual and reasonable response costs" is sitting with a state House committee.

Radio Traffic Indicates KC Firefighters Remained in Collapse Zone

December 19, 2015

Firefighters John Mesh and Larry Leggio were killed by the falling debris, and may not have been told to stay out of the alley.

Pa. Firefighter to Stand Trial for Having Sex With 15-year-old Explorer

December 19, 2015

The assistant chief of the New Florence Volunteer Fire Department will stand trial on charges he repeatedly had sex with a 15-year-old girl in the borough's explorer program.

Report: Major Gaps in Country's Ability to Prevent, Control Infectious Disease Outbreaks

December 18, 2015

Report concludes that the United States must redouble efforts to better protect the country from new infectious disease threats

Chicago Firefighter Investigated Over Allegations of On-duty Phone Sex

December 18, 2015

The investigation was revealed during an unusual hearing on a petition for an emergency restraining order filed by firefighter Robert Lanz against the village Tuesday.