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Illegal Lasers Distract Pa. Medical Helicopter Pilots

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 13:31
Authorities are trying to determine who shined lasers into the cockpits of two separate STAT MedEvac helicopters.

Leak At Neb. Dispatch Center Forced Dispatchers To Evacuate

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 13:00
A carbon monoxide leak left Sarpy County 911 without a dispatch center for two hours on Thursday night.

Illegal Lasers Distract Pa. Medical Helicopter Pilots

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 12:31
Authorities are trying to determine who shined lasers into the cockpits of two separate STAT MedEvac helicopters.

Ky. EMS Providers Treat 21 Patients After Odor Report

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 03:44
A building in downtown Louisville was evacuated Friday morning after reports of a chemical odor.

Calif. Firefighters Face Ban as Paramedics

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 03:41
San Joaquin County officials warned the city of Stockton on Thursday afternoon that its firefighters would be forbidden from working as paramedics after Wednesday if it had not reached an agreement with the county by then.

Seven Hospitalized in Calif. Folsom Prison Riot

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 03:40
Hundreds of inmates rioted Friday night at Folsom Prison, with several inmates suffering injuries that required them to be taken to nearby hospitals.

Ky. EMS Officials Accused of Stealing From Ambo Service

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 02:46
The director of Bath County EMS and a former accountant for the service have both been accused of stealing from the organization.

Ky. EMS Officials Accused of Stealing From Ambo Service

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 02:46
The director of Bath County EMS and a former accountant for the service have both been accused of stealing from the organization.

Ky. EMS Providers Treat 21 Patients After Odor Report

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 02:44
A building in downtown Louisville was evacuated Friday morning after reports of a chemical odor.

Calif. Firefighters Face Ban as Paramedics

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 02:41
San Joaquin County officials warned the city of Stockton on Thursday afternoon that its firefighters would be forbidden from working as paramedics after Wednesday if it had not reached an agreement with the county by then.

Seven Hospitalized in Calif. Folsom Prison Riot

Sat, 08/28/2010 - 02:40
Hundreds of inmates rioted Friday night at Folsom Prison, with several inmates suffering injuries that required them to be taken to nearby hospitals.

This Week in EMS: Oil Spill Response...EMT Training Budget Cuts...Hurricane Katrina

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 14:36
While initial training will still be covered by the state Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund, EMTs will need to pay for some of their own recertification credits.

Ex-FEMA Head Revisits Katrina Response

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 14:04
The man in charge of FEMA five years ago revealed what he experienced during and after Hurricane Katrina.

DHS Secretary Vows to Support Responders

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 13:33
DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano lauded responders Thursday during the opening ceremonies of Fire-Rescue 2010.

Top News: Ala. Dept. Facing Struggles After Oil Spill

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 12:43
This summer has been anything but normal for the 35 personnel at the Orange Beach Fire Department.

Four Responders Injured in Md. Ambulance Crash

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 11:26
Four firefighters are said to be OK after the ambulance they were riding in crashed in Potomac.

Leaders Discuss Response Changes Since Katrina

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 10:26
Federal, local and state leaders meet in a hearing to talk about lessons learned in disaster response since Hurricane Katrina.

Ga. Ambulance Crashes En Route to Medical Call

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 10:21
A Colquitt County ambulance collided with another vehicle while on its way to a reported carbon monoxide exposure in a rural part of the county.

Pittsburgh Paramedics Pull Off Tricky Rescues

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 10:09
Pittsburgh paramedics pulled off daring rescues in the water and air within minutes of each other yesterday morning.

Therapeutic Hypothermia Catching On in Florida

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 10:08
Statewide, paramedics for Lake-Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Marion, Broward and Miami-Dade emergency services have begun using the therapy.