Ryan Fretz Named 2021 Pilot of the Year by NEMSPA
The National EMS Pilots Association announced the selection of Air Methods’ Ryan Fretz with ARCH Program as the 2021 Pilot of the Year.
Biden Backs COVID Vaccine Mandate For Medics, Firefighters and Police as Controversy Roils Departments
President Joe Biden Thursday endorsed local government mandates that require first responders to obtain COVID-19 vaccinations.
Pfizer Says COVID-19 Vaccine More than 90% Effective in Kids
Kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine appear safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds.
Mecklenburg EMS Revamps How It Responds to 911 Calls
To help manage resources during COVID-19 and a shortage of health care providers, Mecklenburg EMS is changing how it responds to 911 calls.
Sheriff: Alec Baldwin Fired Prop Gun that Killed Cinematographer
Actor Alec Baldwin fired a prop gun on a movie set and killed the cinematographer, authorities said.
TX Police: Discharged Hospital Patient Steals Ambulance Before 100 MPH Chase
A man discharged from the hospital stole an ambulance and led police on a 100 mph chase.
Lawsuit Alleges 911 Dispatcher Hung Up on Spanish-Speaking Caller in Allentown (PA) Fire
An Allentown man and his 14-year-old nephew died in a fire in July 2020 because a Lehigh County 911 dispatcher did not understand his pleas for help in Spanish and hung up the call.
FL Battalion Chief Opposed to Vaccine Mandate Loses Job
Battalion Chief Stephen Davis, a 14-year veteran of fire/rescue, “was terminated on the grounds of failure to follow a direct order,” OCFR spokesperson Lisa McDonald said.
Investigators: Man Shot into Dallas Apartment, Causing Blast That Injured Firefighters
Fire investigators believe a man shot into a Dallas apartment and hit a gas line, causing an explosion that injured seven people, including four firefighters.
San Diego: Falck USA Now Meeting Expectations Prior to Launch
San Diego's new ambulance provider has made great progress meeting city expectations, a City Council committee was told Wednesday.
