Dougherty County (GA) EMS Director

New Dougherty County (GA) Interim EMS Director Brings 17 Years of Public Service to the Job

For the newly appointed interim EMS director, who is a U.S. Army veteran, that role is part of his service to his community, one that included 13 years with the Albany Fire Department before he got into the emergency medical field.
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DeKalb County (GA) Adopts Plan to Address Slow Response Times

American Medical Response is holding onto its ambulance business in DeKalb County, but will face potential fines if it doesn't meet mandated response times for…
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Dougherty (GA) EMS Director Sam Allen Retiring After 30-Plus-Year Career

After more than 30 years, Dougherty County Emergency Medical Services Director Sam Allen is winding down his career.
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Passengers Evacuated via Emergency Slides From Plane at ATL Airport

A Delta Air Lines plane returned to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport not long after takeoff Monday morning.
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Family of GA Teen Hires Civil Rights Lawyer in Ambulance Delay Case

The family of Amanda Sylvester, a 15-year-old Georgia volleyball player who collapsed during practice and later died, is demanding answers from two EMS providers. They…
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Video Raises More Questions About Response in Case of GA Teen’s Death

A video is raising more questions about the actions of first responders in the case of a Metro Atlanta teenager's death. The incident occurred on…
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GA Teen’s Death Sparks Hospital/Fire Department Dispute as 911 Tapes Released

The City of College Park and Grady Hospital are disputing details of the emergency response in the death of 15-year-old Amanda Sylvester. Sylvester collapsed during…
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