Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to sign the bill, which would become law July 1
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Monthly Archives: March 2017
Ill. paramedic saves infant from submerged SUV
Paramedic Todd Zobrist administered CPR on the hood and swam the child to shore; the baby is expected to make a full recovery
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Man charged for running over, killing FDNY EMT
Yadira Arroyo, 44, a mother of five and 14-year veteran, was pronounced dead at the hospital
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Ariz. helicopter crew sets record with 6 rope rescues
Crews try to land the helicopter during rescues, but when that’s not possible they lower a paramedic to the victim
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Man doesn't call 911, treats daughter's gunshot with first aid kit
The 6-year-old accidentally knocked a handgun off the bed; it hit the floor and caused the gun to fire
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6-month-old boy dies after sitter couldn't reach 911
The city said in a statement that the 911 call center was jammed with calls because of an ongoing issue with T-Mobile
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Boy, 10, dies after being trapped under snow pile
Officials said they believe the boy was digging a tunnel when it collapsed on him
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Police: Girl, 3, lived alone with dead mom for days
Police don’t know how long the child had been living alone, but said it was “definitely more than a couple of days”
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How a diverse EMS workforce bridges cultural divides
Awareness of the cultural differences and working to reduce barriers to entering the EMS workforce will help us perform our jobs more effectively
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Rope rescue: 6 steps to rescuing victims at mid height
Stranded victims are at high risk of suspension trauma, which can be fatal in as little as 30 minutes
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