Mobile (AL) Officials Weigh Solutions for Growing 911 Abuse
Both private ambulance companies and the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department are looking for solutions to the escalating problem of 911 abuse.
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Monroe County (AL) Brings On Four Ambulances to Curb Delays
After years of complaints about slow emergency medical response times, Monroe County residents will soon see faster ambulance service. For the past five years, one…
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New Ambulances in Pelham (AL) Cut Emergency Response Times in Half
The City of Pelham rolled out three new ambulances at the start of 2025 and already they have dramatically reduced response times.
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First Response Lawsuit Against Decatur (AL) and Hospital Settled
The 5-year-old lawsuit First Response Ambulance Service filed against the city of Decatur and Decatur Morgan Hospital has been settled.
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AL Requires ‘Invisible Disabilities’ Training for Medics
A new Alabama law mandates first responders undergo sensory-inclusive training to better assist individuals with invisible disabilities.
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A Small Town Tries To Revive Its Hospital in the Middle of a Rural Health Crisis
It was a moonshot effort for a small Southern town: Open a brand-new rural hospital in the poorest region of one of the poorest states…
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Decatur (AL) Ambulance Penalized Over Response Times
Decatur Morgan Hospital's ambulance service now must decide whether to appeal another $5,000 fine and five-point penalty for failure to meet the city's response-time requirements.
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Emergency Ambulance Services Provided in Pickens County (AL) by Neighboring Lamar County
Pickens County has declared an emergency after the local ambulance provider, NorthStar EMS, ceased operations due to financial challenges.
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Global Medical Response, Brindlee (AL) Fire Services Announce Purchase of Rural Metro Fire
Rural Metro Fire and Valley Fire Services will join and be operated by Brindlee Fire Services under the Rural Metro Fire brand.
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Decatur (AL) Fire Investigation Finds No Major Violations with Plunger Training
A training video had depicted firefighters role-playing a medical call involving a man with a plunger seemingly coming out from his backside.
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Decatur (AL) Fire Chief Learns of ‘Inappropriate’ Training Amid State Investigation
Decatur Fire & Rescue Chief Tracy Thornton said he would take appropriate action after learning of an "inappropriate" training exercise.
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AL Family Struck, Injured by Police Vehicle in ‘Freak Accident’
A potentially malfunctioning Ford F-150 reversed into a family eating dinner at Chipotle in Decatur on Monday.
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