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EMS Reported Unprepared to Care for Children in Disasters
The American Academy of Pediatrics believes most licensed U.S. prehospital emergency medical service agencies are "significantly unprepared" to appropriately care for pediatric patients during a disaster.
Missouri Lags in Emergency 911 Coverage
Missouri's emergency communications officials say the state of E-911 in Missouri is embarrassing when compared with surrounding states.
San Jose Fire Department s Pilot Program Sends STAR Cars Out On Non-Emergency Calls
In January, the San Jose (Calif.) Fire Department is changing its EMS response by expanding its use of Supplemental Transport Ambulance Resources, or STAR cars.
Teenage LifeFlight Patient Helps Plot Landing Zones in Maine
As part of a school project, Chris Lirakis worked with LifeFlight officials to identify and plot potential landing zones throughout his hometown, doubling the number of areas where the helicopter can land in an emergency.
Paramedic posts bond after being charged with child pornography possession
A 39-year-old city of Seminole paramedic has been charged with possession and Internet transmission of child pornography.
New Cedar Falls Ambulance Building Reducing Response Times
A new emergency services building in southern Cedar Falls, Iowa, is reducing response times by three to four minutes.
New Salt Lake Trauma Center Ready for Action
The opening of the new Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, is expected improve trauma care.
Specialized Disaster Team Undertakes First Mission for San Diego Fires
A unique team of Bay Area disaster specialists was dispatched on its inaugural mission last week to provide EMS in San Diego County.
VA Hospitals Often Divert the Sick: Florida Trying to Improve Efficiency
Diverting patients has become a fact of life in American health care. Critics say the problem may be more acute at VA facilities.
A School for Crisis Managers: Three Universities to Offer Homeland Security Classes at New Center
With the demand for emergency-management training skyrocketing, three Indiana universities and a high school will offer classes -- and one bachelor's degree -- in conjunction with the new Regional Public Safety Academy set to open late next month.
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