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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'I knew I was in safe hands' - Tipperary volunteer first responder saved by his own CFR team

A community first responder in Tipperary needed support after attending a call for someone experiencing chest pains.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 day ago

Why should London businesses invest in first aid training in 2026? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require every one of these employers to provide adequate first aid provision, yet many London businesses remain under-prepared.
London
fromABC7 San Francisco
16 hours ago

2 bicyclists hit by Daly City police car; 1 taken to hospital in serious condition, officials say

The accident occurred just before 2:30 p.m. at the intersection of Velasco Avenue and Accaia Street, involving a police vehicle and two cyclists.
California
Medicine
fromAol
3 days ago

'Paramedics thought I was having a panic attack, but I was actually paralysed by a stroke'

A 26-year-old woman suffered a rare spinal stroke, initially misdiagnosed as a panic attack, leading to severe mobility loss and life changes.
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Healing Under Fire: A Medical Mission to Gaza (Pleasanton)

The event centers the voices of people on the ground, highlighting the realities of health, education, and daily survival in Gaza amidst ongoing genocide.
Healthcare
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#fire
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Fire prompts patient transfers at Boston Medical Center in Brighton

A fire at Boston Medical Center led to the transfer of 25 patients, including ICU patients, to ensure their safety and continuity of care.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

People who are excellent in emergencies and fall apart during ordinary weeks aren't wired wrong. Their nervous system was calibrated for crisis, and calm registers as the absence of signal rather than the presence of safety. They function brilliantly when the house is burning because fire is the only temperature that feels familiar. - Silicon Canals

The autonomic nervous system has a social engagement system that affects how individuals respond to stress and calm.
US news
fromFortune
6 days ago

Exclusive: Jeremy Renner is betting on the tech that could have saved his life faster: 'There's 150 people that are responsible for me not dying' | Fortune

Jeremy Renner partners with RapidSOS to improve public safety after surviving a near-fatal snowcat accident.
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New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

FDNY Activity Snarls Traffic Near Myrtle And Adelphi In Brooklyn

Heavy emergency activity in Brooklyn is causing traffic delays, road closures, and mass transit disruptions; commuters are advised to use alternate routes.
Boston
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC mom of two ID'd after being killed by Brooklyn ambulance - that kept driving after hitting her

A Brooklyn nurse, Cherry Cayetano Sobel, was struck and killed by a Maimonides Medical Center ambulance that did not stop.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
Healthcare
fromFortune
5 days ago

'The Pitt' reveals why healthcare desperately needs a new front door | Fortune

HBO Max's The Pitt highlights real challenges in emergency departments, emphasizing the need for reimagined patient access to healthcare.
Fundraising
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Firefighters ask for support for colleague critically injured in training academy fall

Community support is requested for firefighter Nick Spinale, who sustained serious injuries during training and requires multiple surgeries for recovery.
Medicine
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

How to Fix a Diagnosis Crisis

Diagnostic errors are common, affecting 5% of Americans annually, leading to significant disability and death.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

When Trauma Awareness Stops at the Hospital Door

Chronic health conditions significantly impact psychological well-being, yet healthcare providers often neglect this aspect for both patients and themselves.
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Mom of 2 fatally struck by ambulance in Brooklyn was registered nurse

"There's a lot of distractions when you drive an ambulance. They do serious work - but how could they not stop?"
Brooklyn
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Ambulance workers to strike next month over pay

"It defies belief that they have spent six years waiting for their skills and expertise to be recognised. Our members have Unite's total support in this fight for fair pay."
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Person seriously injured in fall at Firefighting Academy facility

Emergency crews responded around 9:05 a.m. to the Department of Fire Services Firefighting Academy facility, where a person had been reportedly injured in a fall.
Boston
London food
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Emergency responders at scene of serious Dublin city centre accident as Luas services disrupted

A collision at Abbey Street and O'Connell Street in Dublin has caused road closures and disruption to Luas services.
Higher education
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze

Newly qualified paramedics in Wales are advised to seek jobs abroad due to a recruitment freeze.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Brooklyn hospital EMTs suspended after woman, 44, fatally struck by ambulance

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run by a private ambulance in Brooklyn, leading to paramedics' suspension pending investigation.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

When Is the Right Time to Start Trauma Therapy?

Clinicians often delay trauma-focused treatment due to overestimating the need for stabilization, while avoidance drives PTSD symptoms and treatment delays.
Alternative transportation
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Exclusive: Harbinger's next product will be hybrid emergency vehicles | TechCrunch

Harbinger's flexible electric vehicle platform is expanding into emergency vehicles, partnering with Frazer to build ambulances and mobile healthcare units.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Patients asked not to visit A&E during strike days

The strike is scheduled to continue until Monday and Gloucestershire patients have been warned Cheltenham General Hospital's A&E will operate until then as a minor injuries unit between 08:00 and 20:00.
Healthcare
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Maimonides EMTs suspended after fatal ambulance hit and run in Midwood, officials say

Two EMTs were suspended after their ambulance hit and killed a woman in Brooklyn and fled the scene.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Commuter thanks stranger who restarted his heart

I got to the top of the stairs and felt a bit dizzy. I remember thinking I'm going to fall over. I got onto one knee and then, that was it, I don't remember anything else.
London
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Maine man in critical condition after stopping to help stranded driver

The collision occurred Monday night on I-95 northbound in Veazie, Maine, when an 18-year-old woman from Bangor lost control of her car due to snowy road conditions and crashed into the highway's median.
US news
fromAol
3 weeks ago

Kidney donation connects first responders across the country

Romero's kidneys were failing, and he went on dialysis. He described his health decline as a crack in a windshield that progressively worsened. 'It got really bad last year,' he said.
Medicine
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

One-third of NYC's EMTs and paramedics 'projected to quit' this year

"The strain on our EMS ranks is real, and it is made worse by the staggering pay disparities our EMS heroes are forced to endure."
NYC politics
Healthcare
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

East San Jose's Regional Medical Center marks 1 year since restoring trauma care

East San Jose's Regional Medical Center has successfully restored trauma services, significantly impacting community health and saving lives.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Family grateful as defibrillator saves linesman's life

A 73-year-old assistant referee collapsed twice during a football match and was revived using a defibrillator, highlighting the critical importance of having automated external defibrillators at all sports venues.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

At least 2 hospitalized following possible hazmat incident in Alameda, officials say

Two people have been taken to the hospital on Monday after possibly being exposed to hazardous materials in Alameda, officials said. Evacuations are underway at an apartment complex along the 700 block of Santa Clara Ave.
East Bay (California)
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 month ago

6 people hospitalized after car crash in Mission District, 2 with serious injuries

A car struck two pedestrians and another vehicle in San Francisco's Mission District, leaving two pedestrians with life-threatening injuries and four others with minor injuries.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Experience: I suffered terrible burns as a child then became a firefighter

A severe burn accident at age six caused third- and fourth-degree burns on 73% of the body, requiring a year of hospitalization and long-term recovery, fundamentally shaping life trajectory and resilience.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Why Your Phone Battery Dies Faster During a Public Emergency

When cell towers are damaged or overloaded, phones work harder to stay connected, using up more power. Weak signals, frequent reconnecting, and increased activity from the phone's modem are among the main reasons the battery does not last as long in these situations.
Coronavirus
Women in technology
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Being an ambulance mechanic helps me give back'

Charlotte Stanford, LAS's first female mechanic, transitioned from corporate PR to apprenticeship, finding purpose in maintaining ambulances that save lives.
Healthcare
fromMission Local
4 weeks ago

S.F. public health boss: Hospital staff stopped stabbing, not sheriff

Inadequate protocols contributed to the stabbing of a social worker at San Francisco General Hospital, prompting a call for improved safety measures.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Firefighter suffers cardiac arrest during Hyde Park blaze

A firefighter suffered cardiac arrest while battling a warehouse roof fire in Hyde Park that caused approximately $750,000 in damage.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In case of emergency: The importance of learning CPR, pet first aid

But if we're not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act appropriately when they need us most. The best way to increase your chances of responding quickly and calmly is to familiarize yourself with basic pet first aid techniques. Though never a substitute for veterinary treatment, properly applied first aid can minimize a pet's trauma and even save their life until you are able to transport them to a veterinarian,
Pets
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Television
fromVulture
1 month ago

Well, That Sucks

Kyle Fraser, Survivor 48 winner, was medically evacuated from Survivor 50 after suffering a suspected torn ACL during the first immunity challenge.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Two officers rescue woman found asleep amid house fire in Merrimac

Two police officers rescued a sleeping woman from a burning house in Merrimac after a resident's 911 call alerted them to the fire.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Hospital disruption continues after fire

A fire in the endoscopy unit at Southampton General Hospital forced evacuation of over 200 patients, cancellation of planned operations, and diversion of emergency cases.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Top 5 Ways Broken Triage Increases Business Risk Instead of Reducing It

Triage failures occur when decisions are made without execution evidence, causing false positives, missed threats, and higher costs; interactive sandboxes enable evidence-backed verdicts within seconds.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay calm during emergencies but fall apart over minor inconveniences aren't fragile. Their system was calibrated for catastrophe, and it genuinely doesn't know how to scale down to a traffic jam or a lost set of keys. - Silicon Canals

Accumulated small daily frustrations can trigger greater stress responses than single major crises in people whose nervous systems were calibrated for survival under chronic danger or high-stakes conditions.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Children raced to hospital after fire rips through south London flats

Two flats in an 11-storey Lambeth block were destroyed by fire; around 60 firefighters responded and four children were taken to hospital as a precaution.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Major incident declared and patients evacuated after hospital fire

A major fire at University Hospital Southampton prompted evacuation and deployment of over 110 firefighters; the fire was contained and no injuries were reported.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Hospital Evacuated When Man Arrives With WW1 Shell Stuck in the Wildest Part of His Body Imaginable

Now, in a twist to the age-old story that even the writing room of "Grey's Anatomy" couldn't have come up with, a man in France was rushed to the operating room after staffers at the Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse found out he had shoved a 37mm brass-and-copper "collectible shell" that was used by the Imperial German Army during World War 1 up his rectum.
Medicine
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

They help police with mental health calls. So why are 'mobile crisis' teams in crisis?

Mobile crisis teams expanded nationwide to respond to psychiatric emergencies, but inconsistent and inadequate funding is forcing programs to shut down and struggle to operate.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

'Failure to prepare' for winter has left A&E patients out at sea - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Today's data, from NHSE's latest weekly winter situation report, covers the week ending 25 January. It showed that bed occupancy in English hospitals remains dangerously high, at 94.6%, while more than 14,000 people medically fit to be discharged from hospital were still stuck in beds. On a given day, there were on average 50,368 patients who had been in a hospital bed for seven days or longer, showing problems lie at the 'back door' of hospitals.
Public health
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Person hospitalized after NYPD truck collides with car in Coney Island

The FDNY says a person is recovering at the hospital after an NYPD truck collided with a car in Coney Island. Emergency personnel responded to Cropsey and Neptune avenues just before 2:45 p.m. Thursday. Citizen app video shows the front of a black sedan smashed while the truck appears undamaged. Fire officials say EMS took the person to NYU Langone Health-Brooklyn. Their condition is currently unknown.
New York City
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Massachusetts emergency room wait times rank among the longest in the U.S.

If you find yourself in need of emergency care in Massachusetts, it could take a while. The Bay State ranks No. 3 in the U.S. for longest average time patients spend in the emergency department, according to World Population Review. Patients here spend an average of 189 minutes - more than three hours - in the ER before leaving the hospital. Only Maryland (228 minutes) and Delaware (195 minutes) report longer average delays.
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