Two volunteer agencies show it’s possible to improve service without breaking the budget; here’s an approach for any service to better their community’s needs
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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Tornadoes touch down, wreak havoc in southern La.
Officials said about 20 people were injured, homes were destroyed, but no deaths were reported
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Officials: Ohio 'ground zero' in opioid epidemic
In 2016, the state’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation tested 2,396 cases of fentanyl, up from 1,110 in 2015 and 34 in 2010
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Fla. EMS officials raise concerns over merger with fire dept.
In Florida, 83 percent of counties have consolidated fire and EMS systems
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Calif. school bus crash critically injures student
The bus was carrying eight special-education students and two staff members
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Ky. medical helicopter crashes, 1 injured
One crew member was taken to the hospital with leg and chest pain; the other two refused treatment on scene
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Measures on opioid addiction advance in NJ
Legislation would require medical professionals to discuss the possibility of addiction when prescribing opioid drugs to those under 18
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Witnesses help rescue pilot from fiery plane crash
No one else was in the plane; officials are investigating the cause of the crash
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Probe: Cop, paramedic confrontation a result of miscommunication
An EMS captain asked a sergeant to subdue a combative patient, but the paramedic on scene was unaware of the request
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911 dispatchers: What they wish the public knew
Dispatchers said there are three vital steps they must take before sending help, and protecting first responders is also a priority
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