Louisiana State Police trooper also injured at scene that happened after an impaired driver veered into another vehicle to avoid hitting the man on the bridge shoulder
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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Boy running from wasps struck by SUV, dies from injuries
A Texas boy and two friends were running after disturbing a wasp nest to avoid being stung
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Feds crack down on Medicare ambulance fraud
Officials require ambulance agencies to receive prior authorization for non-emergency trips in order to be paid by Medicare
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Memphis officer struck, killed after 3 shot in Memphis
Two of the remaining victims remain in critical condition; the suspect was apprehended Sunday. (AP Image)
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Paramedics rescue orphaned ducklings from busy NY road
The fast-moving ducklings were captured and transported to an animal hospital in a pediatric equipment bag
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Ill. fire department wants to add ALS unit
The fire chief said it would not tread on agreement with ambulance company, AMT
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Soldiers flown off high Colo. mountain peak
The soldiers were on a training mission when they called for help and spent the night on the mountain. (AP Image)
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Mich. legislature crafts opioid bills to stem addiction
In 2015, Michigan State police seized 8,221 grams of heroin — nearly double the amount in the year prior
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Last 4 soldiers missing from Fort Hood accident found dead
By Jim Vertuno and Michael Graczyk Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas — The last four soldiers still missing after a truck carrying a dozen troops was washed from a flooded low-water cross at Fort Hood were found dead Friday, bringing the death toll from the accident to nine. The bodies were found downstream from the Owl Creek Tactical Crossing where the swift waters of the flooded creek swept …
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Top 5 EMS videos of May 2016
A sobering PTSD PSA video for EMS personnel, a glimpse at Doc Vader working through his frustrations and a hilarious spoof of 'Uptown Funk' were among this month's top videos. Public Service PTSD PSA Video This video is for everyone that has ran that call they can not shake off. Remember 2 Things: Fine tune use of the Glasgow Coma Score EMS1 Columnist Steve Whitehead explains two subtle …
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