D.C. To Add More Paramedics, Ambulances


WASHINGTON (NBC Washington) – The D.C. Fire Department will announce new paramedic hires, new ambulances and a new computer system Tuesday, News4’s Scott MacFarlane has learned. News4 I-Team has been covering the struggling department for months, tracking slow response times, understaffed stations, and a lack of “single-role” paramedics.

No-Bid Ambulance Contract Riles Henry County (KY)

Henry County officials have approved a transition to a private EMS provider, leaving some residents and emergency responders with concerns.
Paramedics with man on stretcher in ambulance, showing low angle view.

Most NY First Responders Experience Mental Health Challenges, Survey Finds

A survey of more than 6,000 first responders in New York found most experience stress, while others have dealt with anxiety and burnout due to their professions.