Ashlee Hutchinson-McGee wanted to become an EMT to save lives after finding inspiration in emergency responders when she had to call 911 twice in her life
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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Mich. paramedic saves own daughter's life
Jeffrey Ballard’s 8-year-old daughter, who suffers from asthma, stopped breathing and became unconscious in the car
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2 Austin police officers injured while assisting EMS
It’s unclear how the scuffle started, but the two officers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries
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Officials: Responders benefit program 'has gone from bad to worse'
The Public Safety Officer’s Benefit Program has left some first responders or their families waiting for years to get payments
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Mayor honors NJ EMT who lost battle to cancer
Joe Barr, 31, died of colon cancer on April 16; he was remembered as a great friend and hilarious guy. (Courtesy photo)
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NY hospital unveils environmentally friendly ambulance
The “green” ambulance functions without having to idle its engine, which will significantly decrease emissions and air pollution
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Medical helicopter hit by reckless driver
A 20-year-old man swerved through emergency vehicles set up as a roadblock and smashed into the tail rotor of the helicopter
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Kid Rock's frantic 911 call: 'I need an ambulance!'
Michael Sacha, the singer’s personal assistant, was killed in an ATV crash; the dispatcher has since received criticism for not sending an ambulance fast enough.
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Police: Dispatcher beat woman, used 911 system for personal information
Steven Farnsworth was charged with official misconduct and unauthorized use of a computer; he’s also facing domestic violence charges
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Mass. paramedic dies after off-duty medical emergency
Crews described Ryan Ferreira, 30, as a dedicated and well-respected member of the department
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