Officials believe the high levels were caused by a snow-melting machine outside of the building
Source: ems1.com
Monthly Archives: February 2017
'Contact 911': Woman writes message for help on UPS package
UPS driver Kenneth “Robbie” Belew was credited with saving the life of a domestic violence victim and a child
Source: ems1.com
Man riding on top of train calls 911 to avoid freezing
The man, who authorities believe may be homeless, was transported to a medical facility
Source: ems1.com
University helps responders fight PTSD, Pulse flashbacks
Doctors are using a PTSD treatment program originally developed for military veterans and applying it for the first time to help first responders
Source: ems1.com
6 killed, 126 hurt as strong quake strikes southern Philippines
TV footage showed army troops and other rescuers pulling out the body of a man from the concrete rubble of a damaged house while relatives wept
Source: ems1.com
Chicago mayor accused of breaking ambulance-expansion promise
EMS leaders said nothing has been done to expand ambulance services and hire more paramedics
Source: ems1.com
Service dog aids paramedic with PTSD, anxiety
The golden Labrador retriever knows 30 commands, 10 of which are PTSD-related
Source: ems1.com
Ohio firefighter-paramedic seriously hurt in crash
The department said the firefighter-paramedic suffered several broken bones and nerve damage, but is awake and talking
Source: ems1.com
Calif. ambulance collides with vehicle making U-turn
The ambulance had its lights and sirens activated when an SUV pulled a U-turn in the ambulance’s path
Source: ems1.com
FDNY EMS lieutenant dies from 9/11-related cancer
Lt. Edith Torres was off-duty when the World Trade Center was struck, but she responded regardless
Source: ems1.com