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Leadership
Widow of Fallen Shreveport Chief Sues Over "Substandard Care"
Traci Adams, wife of former firefighter Tommy Adams, seeks damages because Shreveport emergency responders were negligent.
Colorado Hospital Voices Violence Concerns
The Colorado Hospital Association wants to increase the punishment for harming an emergency worker, like a doctor, nurse or paramedic.
National EMS Academy Granted 5-Year Accreditation
The Academy underwent an intensive review of its educational processes and documentation including an on-site review by national experts in EMS education.
Louisiana Fire Chief Selected to Help Set National Policy for EMTs
This is the second time Chief Halphen has been called upon by the NREMT to help develop national guidelines and policy for EMT's.
Emergency Services Upgrades Tested in Massachusetts Town
The new system will eventually provide information on such things as the locations of fire hydrants and intersections, and even medical information, such as whether residents at a chosen address are using oxygen, Klein said.
Fairfax County EMS Supervisor Hits Firefighters at Accident Scene
The cyclist and one of the firefighters were flown by helicopter to a hospital.
Recording of Jackson Paramedics Contradicts Doctor's Account of Death
An LAFD spokesman said: "I couldn't confirm that it is one of our workers. It could be. They refer to 'pop star Michael Jackson' but it is not our practice to name names."
Las Vegas and North Las Vegas Fire and EMS Cultivate Blended System
Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Clark County voluntarily belong to a regional franchise jurisdiction that establishes uniform practices for emergency medical services.
Interpreting the Cost of Duplicated Services in Southern Nevada
Nationally, "dual response" is a popular model, and the variation in Las Vegas is said to be especially good.
Duluth Ambulance Task Force Wants Greater Study
A task force charged with studying whether the Duluth Fire Department should take over ambulance services.
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Russian Ammo Fire Injures About 30
Fire at ammunition dump in Russia injures about 30 people.
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Moscow Subway Fire Injures Dozens
A rush-hour fire in Moscow's subway on Wednesday injured dozens of people, forced the evacuation of thousands of commuters and closed parts of the network, authorities said.
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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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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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