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New Mexico Responders to Shave Heads for Cancer Kids

05/27/2022

Claudia L. Silva

Santa Fe Heroes—a group of firefighters, law enforcement officers, and military personnel—is partnering with the St. Baldrick's Foundation on the charity effort.

Santa Fe Heroes—a group of...

05/27/2022

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Ohio City Manager Reveals How EMS Saved His Life

05/27/2022

Nick Blizzard

A friend's quick action and rescuers from two agencies helped save Kettering's Mark Schwieterman.

A friend's quick action and...

05/27/2022

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School Shootings Have Killed 75 in 4 Years, Including 60 Children

05/26/2022

John Duchneskie and Felicia Gans Sobey

John Duchneskie and Felicia Gans Sobe...

Tuesday's massacre in Texas was the worst in a school since Sandy Hook in 2012.

Tuesday's massacre in Texas was...

05/26/2022

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NETEC Offers Monkeypox Resources for EMS

05/25/2022

NHTSA Office of EMS

To ensure early detection and isolation of the infected, EMS and hospital clinicians should be on alert for signs of the disease.

To ensure early detection and...

05/25/2022

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19 Children, 2 Adults Killed in Mass Shooting at Texas Elementary School

05/25/2022

By Christian Martinez, Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Jenny Jarvie and Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times

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At least two officers were struck by the shooter’s gunfire.

At least two officers were...

05/25/2022

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Myths and Facts About Monkeypox

05/24/2022

Evan Moore

As the number of monkeypox cases grows around the world, health officials are working to dispel myths about the virus.

As the number of monkeypox cases...

05/24/2022

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Lost Medics Part of Suit Over S.C. Teen's River Death

05/24/2022

David Travis Bland

Jaden Phillips' family alleges that Richland County, its EMS, dispatchers, and the deputy who responded to the incident were “unfit, unqualified, and incompetent.”

Jaden Phillips' family alleges...

05/24/2022

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New Fla. Program Helps Responders Buy Homes

05/24/2022

Lisa J. Huriash

The Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program begins June 1. There are 1,000 lenders involved.

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05/24/2022

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Buffalo's State-of-the-Art ED Was Ready for an MCI

05/24/2022

Jon Harris

The Tops shooting only produced three injured, but Erie County Medical Center was ready for more.

The Tops shooting only produced...

05/24/2022

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ImageTrend Completes NEMSIS V3.5 ET3 Testing

05/23/2022

ImageTrend

Agencies documenting the latest NEMSIS datasets using ImageTrend Elite will continue to seamlessly submit data directly to CMS, allowing providers to choose the best possible treatment plan for patients and ensure proper reimbursement.

Agencies documenting the latest...

05/23/2022

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Communications Outages Cancel RTD Trains, Shut Down Colorado DMVs, Hinder First Responders

07/19/2024

The Colorado Springs Fire Department stated that all of the computers in the 9-1-1 communications center were down, but 9-1-1 calls were still being received.

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07/19/2024

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36 EMS and Air Medical Fallen to be Honored During National EMS Weekend of Honor

05/24/2024

National EMS Memorial Service

The ceremonies are schedued for July 19–21 in Arlington, VA.

The ceremonies are schedued for...

05/24/2024

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Ninth Brain Illuminates the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week with 50 Scholarships for EMS World Expo 2024

05/20/2024

Ninth Brain and EMS World

Fifty fortunate recipients will receive complete conference registration and $500 gift cards to attend EMS World Expo in Las Vegas this September.

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05/20/2024

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Paramedics Guilty of Negligent Homicide—But Not Manslaughter—In The Death of Elijah McClain

12/26/2023

Julia Cardi, The Gazette (Colorado Springs, Colo.)

Julia Cardi, The Gazette (Colorado Sp...

The jury decided the two men bear responsibility for their decision to inject McClain with the sedative ketamine after a struggle with Aurora police officers.

The jury decided the two men...

12/26/2023

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A Narcan vending machine recently installed at Santa Clara University dispenses free two-packs of the nasal spray.

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Could a Narcan Vending Machine Help Stem Opioid Deaths Among Young People?

05/11/2023

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times

Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times

A Narcan vending machine recently installed at Santa Clara University dispenses free two-packs of the nasal spray.

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05/11/2023

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Police block an entrance near a memorial to those killed at the Allen Premium Outlets mall after the mass shooting occurred on May 8, 2023, in Allen, Texas. On May 6th, a shooter opened fire at the outlet mall, killing eight people. The gunman was then killed by an Allen Police officer responding to an unrelated call. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/TNS)

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Details About Allen Mall Shooting Emerge Slowly, But Some Lawmakers Urge Patience

05/09/2023

Lauren McGaugy and Allie Morris, The Dallas Morning News

Lauren McGaugy and Allie Morris, The ...

Law enforcement officials say 33-year-old Mauricio Garcia opened fire at the Allen Premium Outlets on Saturday afternoon, killing eight people and wounding at least seven more.

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05/09/2023

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For National Trauma Awareness Month, the American Red Cross is offering incentives to donate.

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Type O Negative Blood Donors Needed

05/03/2023

American Red Cross

For National Trauma Awareness Month, the American Red Cross is offering incentives to donate.

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05/03/2023

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Killer of Beloved EMT Yadira Arroyo Hit With Life Sentence for Running Her Down With Her Stolen Ambulance

04/27/2023

Harry Parker and Larry McShane, New York Daily News

Harry Parker and Larry McShane, New Y...

The hearing was the final step in a tortured legal process stretching over six painful years.

The hearing was the final step...

04/27/2023

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Gun Deaths Drive Historic Spike in Child Mortality Rates

04/19/2023

Christine Vestal and Tim Henderson, Stateline.org

Christine Vestal and Tim Henderson, S...

A recent New York Times opinion piece states that 1 in 25 American 5-year-olds won’t survive until age 40.

A recent New York Times opinion...

04/19/2023

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inHealth Ambulance Service Donates Ambulance to Ukrainian Soldiers

04/11/2023

Source: inHealth Ambulance Service

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The company’s first international aid effort includes 10 EMS stretchers, two EMS stair chairs, and three spine boards shipped to the front line in the Ukraine War.

The company’s first...

04/11/2023

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