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Three Killed in Tucson Helicopter Crash
The Colorado-based company that operates the medical helicopter says the pilot, nurse and paramedic all died. -
Nebraska Woman Meets Dispatcher Who Helped Save Her Life
Omaha firefighters honored a man on Wednesday for his efforts in helping save his wife's life. -
Va. Girl Sparks National Pet Mask Campaign
Pets in dozens of towns across the nation are more likely to survive a fire because of the efforts of a young girl. -
Bear Rampage Kills 1, Injures 2 at Mont. Campground
At least one bear rampaged through a heavily occupied campground Wednesday near Yellowstone National Park. - New Studies Support 'Hands-Only' CPR
- Fewer Firefighters to Respond to Calls in El Paso, Tx.
- Husband Criticizes UK Ambulance Service Over Flu Death
- Pa. Study Detects MRSA in All Types of Patients
- OxyContin Abuse a 'Silent, Growing Problem' Among Teens
- Transport Delay May Have Doomed Atlanta Kickboxer
- Fireworks Malfunction in Utah, 10 Spectators Hurt
Business News
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Sperian Protection Improves its PPE Website
www.Sperian.com consolidates all Sperian country and brand sites -
1,000 Free Lifesaving Devices to be Distributed in Denver
'Save A Life Denver' will be among largest public access defibrillation programs in country - AMR Appoints Leading EMS Physician as Chief Medical Officer
- Lincoln Fire Department Ranked First in National Patient Satisfaction Survey
- North Shore-LIJ Health System Chooses In Motion Technology to Connect Ambulances City-Wide
- Cardiac Science to Replace 24,000 AEDs
- Escambia County EMS and Fire-Rescue Rely on Telestaff to Clean Up in the Gulf
- American Medical Response Wins Second International Stevie® Award
- U.S. Department of Commerce Honors Defibtech for Creating Jobs Through Exports
Funding News
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Successful Grant-Seeking
EMS can be a good fit for a lot of grant programs, if you take the time to educate and approach granters appropriately. -
Pa. Bill Aims to Allow Fire Funds to be Used for EMS Training
State Rep. Bryan Barbin is sponsoring a bill that would help fire companies move funds for medical and paramedic training. - Law Allows Hospitals to Use Patient Info for Fundraising
- Obama Proposal Cuts AFG, SAFER Funding
- New Orleans Faces 'Devastating' Budget Cuts
- FDNY and NY Blood Center Launch Program to Increase Donations
- House Passes FIRE Act, SAFER Reauthorization
- EMS Expo: Chiefs Call for Creativity in Funding
- Georgia Chief Touts Non-Emergency Transport
Line of Duty
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Indiana EMT Dies on Duty
A Henry County, Ind. EMT suffered a fatal heart attack while on the job Friday night. -
Illinois Fire/EMS Lt. Dies Following Shift
An Illinois department is spending this holiday weekend dealing with the loss of a brother, after Kankakee Fire Dept. Lt. Frank Fouts, 37, died Thursday afternoon at his home. - San Diego EMT Killed While Setting Flare at Scene of Crash
- New York Responder Killed in Vehicle Crash
- Arizona Medic Killed in Crash
- New York EMT Dies on Duty
- Pa. EMS Chief Suffers Heart Attack at Crash Scene, Dies
- N.C. Responder Killed in Ambulance Crash
Homeland Security
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Leading Counterterrorism and Homeland Security Expert Richard Falkenrath Joins Chertoff Group
The Chertoff Group helps clients at each stage of the security process with a focus on prevention, preparedness, response and recovery -
Hazardous Materials Preparedness: Training For All-Hazards Response
The Emergency Responder Hazardous Materials Technician course is a one-stop preparedness shop. - HARM Students Drive Training Procedures
- It's Not Just Training, It's Preparedness
- Biological Terrorism Threat Greater Than Ever
- Simulation Training Prepares Medics for Urban Combat
- Mission Assistance
- Military Trains with Wisconsin Hospitals in Groundbreaking Disaster Drill
- Hundreds of Soldiers to Drill with Wisconsin Hospitals
