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Four firefighters shot, two killed, during Webster fire.

Posted Monday, December 24, 2012

Violence Against Chicago Paramedics on the Rise, Union Says

"Physical harm is what we contend with on every shift."

Posted Friday, December 21, 2012

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FDNY Commissioner, New York Officials Announce Law to Protect Paramedics and EMTs

New legislation directs cases and pushes for increased penalties.

Posted Tuesday, October 23, 2012


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