NHTSA is seeking responses to a specific set of questions to guide the next 30 years of evolution in EMS
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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Watch: Man's escape from ambulance caught on camera
The man was found unconscious inside a Wal-Mart bathroom; crews administered Narcan to reverse the overdose effect
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Photos: Pa. ambulance catches fire on highway
The ambulance burst into flames while transporting a patient; no one was reported injured
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Va. paramedic receives 'Star of Life' award
Tiffany Samuels received the award for her leadership in clinical excellence and exceptional training for new EMS field personnel
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Paramedic accused of stealing patient's debit card, charging $11K
The medic, who has an extensive jail record history, stole the man’s debit card when he was dispatched to his home
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Wellness program targets EMS providers
A study indicated that 75 percent of EMS recruits are obese and overweight; the program will help personnel improve their nutrition, fitness and well-being
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911 dispatchers, telecommunicators are critical to saving lives
National Public Safety Telecommunicators week honors dispatchers for their response to emergency calls and giving lifesaving assistance
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Body cam: Ill. ambulance hit by car on crash scene; 2 hurt
Two EMS providers were taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
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Fla. paramedic restoring graves of fallen veterans
Brian Bausch has restored more than 70 grave sites of fallen soldiers; he said the work gives him some peace from the hectic experiences of his job
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Child dies in Miss. fire truck, SUV wreck
A 10-year-old boy was killed, his mother, father and two younger siblings are in the hospital; the firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries
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