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Firefighter Staffing at Issue
Staffing shortages have led to a controversial decision that pits EMS against firefighting.
RSI Panel Recommends Consensus in Field
A panel of medical experts recommended that paramedics reach consensus in the field before using a controversial breathing procedure.
TOPOFF4: An Experience in Terrorism
High school students voluntarily participated in the largest anti-terrorism exercise in U.S. history.
Tracking Device Speeds Rescues: Project Lifesaver Monitors Can Pinpoint Location
Project Lifesaver places small tracking devices, about the size of a wristwatch, on people with cognitive disabilities. The monitor allows authorities to accurately pinpoint the location of anyone wearing the device.
Public Health Agencies Perform Biohazard Alert Exercise in Wyoming
More than 15 local and statewide safety agencies gathered Tuesday at the U.S. Postal Service s main building in Cheyenne, Wyo., to perform a safety exercise in preparation for a real-life anthrax scare.
AMR s Closing Creates Void in Mass.
At least two companies hope to fill the void left by the departure of American Medical Response (AMR) from Pittsfield, Mass.
Paramedic wounded in Denver robbery
A Denver paramedic was shot after being confronted by robbery suspects as he wrote down their license plate.
Governor Vetoes "Flawed" EMT Bill Fearing Background Checks Would Have Limited Public Disclosure
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bill calling for California's 70,000 EMTs to undergo background checks.
Firefighters Put Their Prototype Stretcher to the Test at Kennedy
A trio of current and former city firefighters taking a business trip to promote a lightweight stretcher they invented put it to good use yesterday when a man on their plane suffered a heart attack.
Baltimore Names First Female EMS Chief
BaltimoreFire Department named 20-year veteran Laura Shiloh as the first female Emergency Medical Services division battalion chief.
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REMSCO NYC EMS Week 2013
Awards dinner recognizes the fallen and those who continue to serve.
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Virginia Beach EMS Volunteers Raise Awareness During EMS Week
Virginia Beach EMS volunteers raise awareness and funds on television.
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Columbus Fire Department Kicks Off EMS Week with Community Challenge
CPR lessons for residents in effort to improve current survival rate.
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Massive Tornado Strikes Oklahoma City Suburb
Neighborhoods in Moore flattened and blown apart.
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