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Natural Disasters
Wildfires Kill Texas Couple, Hurt Dozens in Okla.
Firefighters mopped up hot spots Friday from wind-driven wildfires that injured at least 34 people in western and central Oklahoma and killed two in Texas.
Tornado Wallops Ark. Town
Authorities began a house-to-house search Friday for possible victims of tornado that struck a "direct hit" on the mountain community of Mena, Ark., killing at least three.
Italy Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 279
Premier Silvio Berlusconi said the death toll from Italy's worst quake in three decades had reached 279, including 20 children and teens.
Technology Helps EMS Mitigate Lightning Risk
You can count the seconds between the thunder and lightning, but by the time you figure out a lightning strike is imminent, it might be too late. This companion article to "When Lightning Strikes" (April JEMS) will show you how weather information services can help you stay safe and evacuate patients by issuing advisories when there's a lightning risk in your area.
When Lightning Strikes: Bolting down the facts & fiction
Did you know that lightning does strike twice in the same place? Read on to test your knowledge of this dangerous natural phenomenon and learn how to treat your patients and keep yourself safe when responding to volatile—and electric—weather.
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Worker Rescued From Maryland Parking Garage Collapse
Victim was buried for four hours under a 55,000-pound slab.
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Parking Garage Collapses at Maryland Shopping Mall
“Extended extrication” being done for a person pinned under a key section.
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Search Continues for Child in Minnesota Landslide
One child killed, two injured when gravel gives way at popular park.
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Minnesota Park Landslide
One child dead, two injured and a fourth is missing during field trip tragedy.
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Day 6 in Pictures: Ambulance Leadership Forum
The Ambulance Leadership Forum in Warwickshire, England.
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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VividTrac offered by Vivid Medical - EMS Today 2013
VividTrac, affordable high performance video intubation device.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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