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fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Halloween is to firefighters as Christmas is to Santa' - Dublin Fire Brigade responds to over 270 Halloween-related fire calls

Most Halloween-related fire calls in Dublin were bonfire-related, with overall Halloween incidents down but emergency medical calls at a 21-year high.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Man charged after crashing vehicle into firetruck: police | CBC News

Man in his 50s charged with careless driving after car collided with firetruck in Toronto; one person sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
Public health
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I'm an Emergency Medicine Doctor. I'm Terrified About the Future of the American Blood-Donation System.

Prehospital blood transfusions by EMS stabilized a postpartum hemorrhage patient and enabled emergency surgery despite later regional blood-supply disruptions.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Nurse onboard helicopter that crashed in Sacramento highway has died, employer says

Flight nurse Susan "Suzie" Smith died from injuries sustained when a REACH Air Medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50; two other crew members remain critically injured.
California
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Driver Captures Horrifying Moment Medevac Helicopter Crash Onto Highway, Just Feet From His Car

A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed onto Highway 50 in Sacramento after an in-air emergency, critically injuring all three crew members aboard.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

After a stranger helped him survive a heart attack, social media lets Toronto man say thanks | CBC News

A stranger intervened, called EMS, comforted and guided emergency responders to Brijesh Patel during a heart attack, helping save his life.
Law
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Joel Downing - Protecting the Public For Over 20 Years

Joel Downing built a security career from campus emergency response to EMT, law enforcement leadership, dignitary protection, and senior NBA and international athlete security roles.
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 months ago

First-year medical students celebrate their new white coats | Cornell Chronicle

Jennifer Weiss's journey into medicine was inspired by early experiences with emergency medical services during her father's health crisis.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

FDNY EMT outrage: First responders now earn less than grocery delivery workers after NYC Council vote

FDNY EMTs are underpaid compared to delivery workers, fuelling anger and frustration among emergency responders.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Bronx shooting leaves man critical after bullet passes from neck to head: sources | amNewYork

A 21-year-old man was shot in the neck near Crotona Park Pool, with the bullet exiting through his head, and remains in critical condition.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 months ago

County says San Jose fire may have violated federal law - San Jose Spotlight

Not only do these incidents themselves pose a significant public safety risk, policy violation, and involve potential violation of Federal law, but the lack of notification to the EMS Agency substantially compounds this risk to the public.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Richmond fire department to begin emergency response care upgrade

The Richmond Fire Department aims to join its Contra Costa County peers by establishing a paramedics program to provide advanced life support, crucial for improving patient survival.
Mission District
NYC parents
fromsilive
5 months ago

Crash took Staten Island EMTs leg, but not her spirit. Now, she finds a new way to save lives

Ashley Diaz, an FDNY EMT, continues to serve despite losing her leg in a crash, inspiring others with her resilience.
NYC parents
fromShore News Network
5 months ago

Hatzolah EMT in smart car hits pedestrian in Brooklyn, leaving teen critically injured

A 19-year-old pedestrian was critically injured by a Hatzolah EMT driving a smart car while responding to an emergency call.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
6 months ago

Skydiver suffers critical injuries in southern Maine

A skydiver fell from over 50 feet and was critically injured, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.
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