NC Lawmakers Want Paramedics to Carry Concealed Weapons in Tactical Emergencies
The concealed carry bill received a favorable report Wednesday afternoon in a House Judiciary Committee meeting.
Hall Ambulance (CA) EMS Providers Lauded for Patient Care Actions Following Ambulance Crash
An emergency medical technician and paramedic’s measures are being heralded for taking action despite finding themselves the victims of a motor vehicle crash.
IL Paramedics, Retired Firefighter Sued Over Photo of Dying Man
The lawsuit contends that two paramedics either took the photograph or allowed someone else to take it within minutes of their arrival at the scene of the shooting.
Venice (FL) Paramedics Administer Vaccines to Homebound Residents
Venice Fire Rescue Chief Shawn Carvey told the Venice City Council that paramedics have been administering between 10 and 20 doses per day.
MedStar (TX) Paramedic Involved in I-35 Pileup to Receive New Truck
MedStar paramedic Trey McDaniel was on his way to work when he was caught up in a massive 130-vehicle pileup.
Falck to Explore eVTOL Aircraft Use for EMS
Falck has announced a collaboration with Silicon Valley’s Kitty Hawk, a company pioneering all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
J&J Single-Dose COVID-19 Shot Poised for FDA Decision
The Food and Drug Administration’s scientists confirmed that overall the vaccine is about 66% effective at preventing moderate to severe COVID-19.
Tiger Woods Seriously Injured in CA Car Crash
Tiger Woods was seriously injured Tuesday when his SUV rolled over and ended up on its side in suburban Los Angeles, authorities said.
Four Hospitalized after ‘Possibly Impaired’ Driver Slams into San Antonio (TX) Fire Dept. Ambulance
"Unsafe or impaired driving causes crashes that turn first responders into victims," the fire department wrote in a Facebook post.
City Investigation Faults Police, Paramedics in Death of Elijah McClain
The report suggested policy should be changed so paramedics prioritize patient safety rather than act as an “arm” of the police department.