Fire-EMS
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The Colorado Springs Fire Department worked closely with the UCHealth hospital system to get the life-saving program off the ground
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
With flames closing in, emergency teams adapted evacuation plans in real time, proving the effectiveness of interagency cooperation and preparedness
The Birmingham Crime Commission is advocating for the expansion of the fire department鈥檚 whole blood program, which has saved over 90 lives since its launch
The Sandy Springs program will be combined with a telehealth program to reduce the strain on emergency departments
Volunteer firefighters began providing regular EMS care in small towns like Colona when ambulance tax funding fell short and volunteer numbers dwindled
Authorities believe speed was a factor when a Tesla crashed into a house in Woodridge, killing two people
Albuquerque Fire Rescue Chief Emily Jaramillo said the plan to have two medics on ambulances hinders efforts to increase overall paramedic coverage citywide
Richland County EMS examined 13 people at the scene in Columbia, with three transported to a hospital
A burned e-bike was found in the Queens house along with propane tanks and home oxygen
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
Cecelia Cichan, the 4-year-old sole survivor of Northwest Flight 255, opens up in the documentary 鈥淪ole Survivor鈥� about the 1987 Detroit plane crash that killed 156
The New London Fire Department鈥檚 EMS runs have increased while the number of fires has relatively stayed the same
A passerby spotted one of the Ashland Rescue Squad ambulances burning inside the station and called 911
Albuquerque Fire Rescue is enhancing emergency response by adding paramedics to four more fire engines and EMT-Intermediate responders to five engines
On his first day, President Trump ordered federal agencies to end all 鈥渆quity-related鈥� grants and contracts, later mandating contractors to certify they don鈥檛 promote DEI
Lake County鈥檚 new Mobile Integrated Healthcare program helps reduce strain on emergency services by providing in-home care for frequent 911 callers
A train hit debris on the tracks, causing a smoke condition at a Manhattan subway station
A judge sentenced the driver to seven years after he pleaded guilty to the wrong-way crash that killed off-duty Independence Firefighter/Paramedic Harold 鈥淕ene鈥� Eddins
The Dalton Fire Company informed residents that ambulance service will be provided by neighboring fire departments in other townships
Willimantic鈥檚 in-house social worker connects patients with resources needed outside of emergency response
Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services鈥� Medical Operations team, along with Puckett EMS, successfully administered whole blood to an MVC patient with a partially amputated limb
Allentown fire and EMS personnel extricated a woman after the receptacle she was reportedly in was emptied into a trash truck
Town of Ulster officials are allowing a property tax reduction to first responders who live in a district other than the one they serve
11 departments received state grants to help with fire and EMS operations
D.C.'s fire chief says the program will help expand ALS care and strengthen the District鈥檚 EMS system
Dallas Fire Rescue鈥檚 pilot program launched in areas chosen for rapid response to gunshot wounds, stabbings and other trauma
Pay in Virginia Beach is is 5 to 10% below the comparable market average
The Paoli Fire Company had been studying the need for an EMS substation and took advantage of a roadway project to start the service
The Country Club Hills Fire Department Local 2720 stated it disagrees with the requirement of one paramedic and one EMT on an ambulance
A man was found unresponsive and later pronounced dead after being stuck 25 feet up in a palm tree
Port Edwards鈥� first responders-only program has increased membership by focusing on those who do not want firefighter training
A former Baker City firefighter was sued by city councilors for allegedly making false statements in a recall petition related to the decision to discontinue the fire department鈥檚 ambulance operations
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