The man was mowing the yard when a swarm of bees attacked him, stinging him about 200 times
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Monthly Archives: March 2016
3 killed, 2 seriously injured in head-on crash
Authorities said it is still not clear what caused the accident; the drivers of both cars were killed as well as a passenger
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Missing EMT surrenders to police
The EMT disappeared amidst an investigation into missing funds from the department
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Minneapolis offers paid EMS training to diversify department
Applicants chosen would be considered part-time student interns and would earn $14.93 an hour; officials said the department wants to “reduce barriers”
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Foundation grants for EMS: Avoid these 4 common errors
Successful grants from foundations are obtained with persistence, hard work and dedication, not secrets
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Former EMT sentenced for web crimes
Nicholas James Dickerson took photos of himself sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl at a fire station; the photos were discovered in a deleted picture folder on his phone
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Man dies in snowmobile crash after medics allegedly refuse to help
Paramedics responded to the call but then refused to be taken to the scene of the accident via snowmobile, citing regulations that allow them to refuse to help if they feel taking action could be dangerous
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3 hurt in crash involving EMS SUV
The SUV appears to have been struck by two vehicles before careening into a bench; an EMS provider and two others were transported to the hospital
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2 firefighters hurt when ambulance collides with fire truck
The ambulance was following the fire truck when it suddenly stopped and the ambulance rear-ended it; two firefighters were taken to the hospital
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CDC painkiller guide aims to curb addiction risks
The guidelines urge doctors to avoid prescribing opiates for chronic pain and to instead try physical therapy, exercise and over-the-counter medicines
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