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Delayed Response
Seven Disciplined Over D.C. Ambulance Delay
Report finds multiple protocol failures when officer was struck.
Investigation: Ambulances Could Have Responded to Injured D.C. Officer
Injured officer waited 20 minutes for an ambulance from outside the District.
D.C. Union Head Calls Reserve Ambulance Plan Too Little, Too Late
Firefighters’ union president says two ambulances are not enough.
D.C. Fire Officials Address Recent Ambulance Response Issues
Recent concerns about response times addressed.
D.C. Firefighters Transport Stroke Victim in Fire Engine
Southeast incident is the third one involving an ambulance responding from far away.
Canadian Woman Dies during Ambulance Delay and Diversions
Three hours and seven ambulances later, 87-year old woman dies.
Changes Made in D.C. Sick Leave Policies after Death
After resident’s death, supervisors will be required to immediately fill vacancies.
Michigan Family Blames Son’s Death on Ambulance Delay
City claims house fire with people trapped occurred at the same time.
Republican National Convention Closes Routes to Florida Hospitals
Major roads to Tampa General, All Children’s and Bayfront will be blocked.
Houston Fire Chief Revises Dispatch Policy
Nearly 7 percent of the low-priority EMS calls turned out to be patients who needed ALS.
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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