Ohio
Telehealth Program Lets Akron (OH) EMS Bring ER Physicians to Homes Virtually
A new program from the Akron Fire Department is bringing new meaning to the phrase "the doctor will see you now."
At Least Six Wounded in Cleveland (OH) Shooting
Six people were taken to hospitals Tuesday night following a shooting just east of downtown in the Central neighborhood.
Norwalk (OH) Firefighters Sound Alarm Against Cuts to Prehospital Care Response
Starting Monday, there will be a change in who responds to 911 emergency calls in Norwalk.
Fire, EMS Programs at Cleveland (OH) Community College Get Boost
The Brown Emergency Training Center at Cleveland Community College received new trucks, training tools and simulators.
EMS Stroke Protocols in Lucas County (OH) Ahead of State Guidelines
New guidelines adopted for the assessment, triage and transport of stroke patients to hospitals has been done for five years in Lucas County.
Baldridge’s EMS Compliance Bill Passes OH House
Ohio State Rep. Brian Baldridge's House Bill 138 allows EMS personnel to comply with a do-not-resuscitate order.
Supply Problems Causing Issues in Ambulance Replacements
A severe global shortage of microchips is causing issues for West Chester Twp. fire department's equipment replacement program and could double the cost for ambulances for this year.
Investigation Started Into Cleveland (OH) Ambulance Crew’s Four-Hour Call
An internal investigation is underway into why a Cleveland ambulance crew was listed as being on one call for four hours during last month's NFL Draft weekend.
Columbus (OH) Pilot Program Will Help Determine Which 911 Calls Are Emergencies
The program will help determine whether 911 calls need a response by police and firefighter-medics or by others.
Vandalia (OH) Division of Fire to Offer At-Home COVID-19 Vaccinations
The department will use its trucks and ambulances to distribute the vaccine to residents' doorsteps without affecting its response times to fires or emergencies.
