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Rescuers Train for Farm Accidents

About 45 paramedics, volunteer firefighters and other rescuers from across the state spent the weekend learning what to expect when faced with a farm-related accident as well as the techniques necessary to per form safe rescues.

Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Under Plan, Cost of Overseeing Ambulances in Colorado Springs Up 19 Percent

The cost of overseeing the region's ambulance contractor, AMR, will increase by 19 percent over this year and 178 percent over 2006 under a proposal scheduled for Colorado Springs City Council approval Tuesday.

Posted Tuesday, September 25, 2007

British Fire Service Donates to Chernobyl

West Yorkshire, England, fire service donates essential firefighting gear to aid emergency services near Chernobyl in the Ukraine.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

Florida First Responders Improve Coordination Following Tornadoes

Compared with the storms that tore through in Lake County, Fla., in February, Thursday s response was more honed.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

Response to pit bull attack is criticized

Family says paramedics took too long to get to Baltimore home of girl, 7.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

Board OKs 9-1-1 requests

The Tyrone Township, Mich., Board voted 4-3 on Tuesday to allow Livingston County 911 dispatchers to honor a caller's request for ambulance service only.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

Lifesaving lessons

Eighth-grade students learn CPR as part of citywide effort in Arlington, Texas.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

Report Finds N.J. EMS System in Critical Condition; Urges Overhaul

New Jersey's EMS system is in a "state of near crisis" and requires an urgent, fundamental overhaul that should include the creation of a new state division and the transfer of EMS responsibilities to cities and towns, a long-awaited report says.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

First Responders Train for Chemical Accidents on Railways

In rail cars converted to classrooms and tank cars outfitted for demonstrations, Norfolk Southern, along with chemical and railway experts from across the country, taught first-responders how to recognize tanks carrying dangerous chemicals, how to protect themselves, and ways to respond to emergencies.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

First Responders Meet to Discuss School Violence Response

Paramedic who responded to 9/11 attack speaks to medical personnel and firefighters.

Posted Monday, September 24, 2007

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