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CDC Issues, Retracts Monkeypox Mask Recommendation

06/09/2022

Leada Gore

“CDC removed the mask recommendation from the monkeypox Travel Health Notice because it caused confusion,” a spokesperson told Reuters.

“CDC removed the mask...

06/09/2022

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Leadership/Management

Revived Baltimore Program Offers Incentive to Delay Retirement

06/09/2022

Darcy Costello

The Deferred Retirement Option Program is being praised as a recruitment and retention tool.

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06/09/2022

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Verizon Frontline Named EMS FDNY Help Fund’s Partner of the Year

06/03/2022

Verizon Frontline

Its “Food for Frontline Workers” program enabled organizations to deliver more than 150,000 meals to workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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06/03/2022

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Child Vandals Do $100,000 in Damage to Ill. Vols' Station

06/03/2022

Ted Slowik

Security cameras captured images of four juveniles smashing walls with hammers and causing extensive property damage over 4+ hours on May 28.

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06/03/2022

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Accused Killer of FDNY EMT Arroyo Ruled Unfit for Trial

06/02/2022

Thomas Tracy, Leonard Greene

Arroyo's family and colleagues have waited since her 2017 death for defendant Jose Gonzalez to be held accountable.

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06/02/2022

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Maine Paramedic Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

06/02/2022

Vanessa Paolella

George Farris Jr. has been a volunteer for the Greene Fire Department since 1973 and a 41-year paramedic for United Ambulance.

George Farris Jr. has been a...

06/02/2022

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Operations

Hot-Air Balloon Hits Train in Wisc., 3 Seriously Hurt

06/02/2022

Mike Stunson

Witnesses told police the hot air balloon “appeared in distress” before it collided with the northbound Canadian National train.

Witnesses told police the hot...

06/02/2022

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Lights and Siren Collaborative Aims to Improve Safety

06/01/2022

National EMS Quality Alliance

National EMS Quality Alliance ...

A new effort led by the National EMS Quality Alliance has enlisted 50 agencies.

A new effort led by the National...

06/01/2022

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Apply by September 1 for Chemtrec Hazmat Assistance

06/01/2022

National Volunteer Fire Council

National Volunteer Fire Council ...

Its HELP Awards assist departments in enhancing their hazardous materials response capabilities and improving responder safety.

Its HELP Awards assist...

06/01/2022

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Technimount Medical Introduces THS Mobility Product Line

05/31/2022

Technimount Medical

The line’s unique design facilitates day-to-day hospital operations by offering stability, increased flexibility, and enhanced ergonomics.

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05/31/2022

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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.

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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.

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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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