Line Of Duty Deaths

House Passes PSOB Extension to Non-Profit EMS

Dale Long EMS Provider Protection Act would cover nonprofit EMS personnel.

Posted Thursday, June 28, 2012

IAFC EMS Section Announces Donation to the National EMS Memorial Service

The Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) announced they have made a sponsor-level donation to the National EMS Memorial Service (NEMSMS).

Posted Wednesday, September 28, 2011

New York EMS Chief Dies From Cardiac Arrest

Hand was the Chief of the Broome Volunteer Emergency Squad.

Posted Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Three Dead In Arkansas Medical Chopper Crash

Names of Air-Evac crew released.

Posted Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Report Released On Georgia Firefighter/Paramedic Ejected From Ambulance Crash

Ambulance overturned three times, and the victim was ejected.

Posted Friday, August 6, 2010

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Arizona Chopper Crash

Medevac dropped 600 feet in eight seconds before impact.

Posted Thursday, August 5, 2010

5 Dead in Texas Air Ambulance Crash

The pilot was making an emergency landing when the plane overturned and burned.

Posted Monday, July 5, 2010

New York Honors Three Fallen EMS Personnel

The dedication ceremony is held each year during National EMS Week.

Posted Thursday, May 20, 2010

First Responder Rehab: Good, better, best

Fireground rehab is an essential component of any incident that may save lives and improve the health of responders. Preplanning for rehab is essential to ensure you have the means and protocols to monitor firefighters and to provide effective rehydration and cooling.

Posted Sunday, April 11, 2010